Parasha Insights
“REPENT! The end is drawing near!” So says the preacher in Stamford Hill. We laugh her off (and rightfully so). She is crazy after all. How do I know when Hashem has spoken to someone? Hearing intelligent words from a…
Devotion to Torah
No, it’s not your imagination. You really have been spending more time at the office since the recession hit back in 2008. In Japan they call it karoshi and in China it is guolaosi. As yet there is no word…
Channelling Potential
“Chukim” are Mitsvot with no known rationale. The archetype to this category of Mitsvot, is the Mitsva of Para Adumah (red heifer), as it says “This is the decree of the Torah.” This Mitsva has two primary functions: 1. To purify…
Disconnect to Reconnect!
Enter a synagogue during the week and take a look around. What are people’s facial expressions? Tired, overworked, stressed? When it comes to Shabbat morning however, it would seem that you are entering a different place with completely different people.…
