All Entries in the "Torah" Category
Special Edition #1: How Does Prayer Work? “Life Is a Test”!
“How Does Prayer Work”? By: R’ Abraham Twerski MD One of the problems that many theologians have grappled with is: “Why and how does prayer work?” If a sick person prays for recovery, he is assuming that God has allowed him to become sick. Is he to believe that his prayer can make God change [...]
Expanded Daily Vort, Edition #10 For Week Of December 16th- Parshas Vayigash
Parshas Vayigash: And they went up from Egypt, and they came to the land of Canaan to their father Yaakov. They told him, saying,” Yosef is still alive. He is the ruler of all the land of Egypt.” His heart stood still. He could not believe them. They told him all the words of Yosef [...]
Important Safety Tips To Ensure You Have A Happy And Safe Chanukah
As Chanukah has begun, here are some important safety tips to ensure you have a happy and safe Chanukah: When lighting the Menorah: • Never leave Chanukah candles unattended and never go to sleep while Chanukah candles are burning • Place the menorah on a sturdy heat resistant surface away from anything that can catch fire including [...]
Inspiration From Rabbi Nachman
The words of Rabbi Nachman are always an inspiration — and as Breslov Research Institute told me today: “To be a person of truth, be swayed neither by approval nor disapproval. Work at not needing approval from anyone and you will be free to be who you really are.” (The Empty Chair*, p. 78) What [...]
Ronn Torossian on Rabbi Nachman
I, Ronn Torossian CEO of 5WPR receive inspirational information regularly on Rabbi Nachman and Breslov Research Institute. It’s always inspirational and enjoyable to get it. Having visited Uman (never for Rosh Hashanah however), its good reading and sometimes helps put things in perspective. “G-d’s way is to focus on the good. Even if there are [...]
Expanded Daily Vort, Edition #9 For Week Of December 9th – More Halacha’s of Chanukah, Part 2 With A Chanukah Vort From The Editor
All Are Asked To Daven For Jonathan Pollard, Yehonatan Ben-Malka, Who Collapsed In His Jail Cell And Was Hospitalized Over Shabbos. Note: Since There Is Much Written Below, We Attached To Your Email A Printable Version… Dear Reader, Since the Halacha’s of Chanukah are very long and complex, we devoted this entire issue to it. [...]
Expanded Daily Vort, Edition #8 For Week Of December 2nd – Halacha’s of Chanukah, Part 1
Below Are Some Halacha’s Of Chanukah, They Are For Learning Purposes Only, If You Have A Halachic Question, Please Don’t Answer It With The Below Halacha’s But Rather Ask Your Rav, Thank You. Some Include The Source, Look In The Footnotes Part One: One may not fast during Chanukah. It is, however, permitted to fast [...]
Expanded Daily Vort, Edition #7 For Week Of November 25th – Parshas Vayishlach
Please Donate, The Damage Done To The Frum Community Is Severe And They Need Our Help… Link To Donate To The Frum Community In NY Where They Are Still Recovering From Hurricane Sandy: Please give generously by making out a check to the “Emergency Sandy Chesed Fund” and mailing it to 1340 East 9th Street, [...]
Message From Jewish Organizations About The Situation In Eretz Yisrael
At time of great peril, when the Jewish people are under attack, Jews everywhere support those who defend them on the front lines through prayer, charity, and Torah study. For those of us living in the Diaspora, our charitable support of the Israel Defense Forces and our heartfelt prayers for their success and safety are [...]
Yeshivat Sderot – A Pillar Of Inspiration & Strength
Kiryat Gat branch of Yeshiva Evacuated to…Sderot! The Sderot Hesder Yeshiva continues to be a beacon of inspiration even during Operation Pillar of Smoke. The investment of our donors and the State of Israel in armored buildings at the main campus in Sderot allows us to be a source of strength, inspiration and assistance to [...]
