Do not divert from Sanhedrin’s guidance neither right nor left [17:11] Rashi – even if instructing the right is left or the left is right. Those defying their guidance must be executed –… Continue reading
We have a universal custom to eat Cholent [Chamin] on Shabbos day. This custom is embraced in order to defy the opponents of the Pharisees [Perushim (that’s us)] who maintained that Gd commands… Continue reading
… they will fear you and [however?] you must be careful. [2:4] Rashi explains – in what way must they be careful? Do not provoke them [2:5] So, in spite of Edom fearing… Continue reading
Don’t shoot me! I’m only the piano player! I am just playing, it’s what’s on the sheet. This discussion will be revolting if we question the Divine foundation and origin of the Torah.… Continue reading
The greatest hurt is caused by the “friends” who do not act or even speak up, in defence of their friend the victim. Sure the attack hurts – but which brave enterprising free-thinking… Continue reading
Rebbi Yochanan b Zakkai wept when he realised his students were visiting him. He realised that he was about to transition from this world to the next. His students, however, did not understand… Continue reading
24,000 everyone knows that number – the concluding verse – those who died of the plague – 24,000 Chazal tell us however [Rashi 25:5] that each of the 88,000 judges executed two sinners… Continue reading
Moshe R, in his anger, pleads with HKBH not to accept Korach’s portion of the communal daily sacrifice, let it remain raw on the altar [Rashi 16:15] Why? If the merit of that… Continue reading
Our tradition identifies a bone, known as the Luzz, which endures forever and from which the revival of each individual grows. Sefer TaAmei HaMinHagim 425 This bone is fed exclusively from the meal… Continue reading
Wearing Tefillin is what I call, a Mind Mitzvah – they require that we remain constantly aware of them, without lapse. It’s like talking to Gd and not being distracted by things going… Continue reading