“Parental Guidance” Learn why the noble parentage of Moses and Aaron made all the difference.A class on parshas vaera by Rabbi Mendel Kaplan
Archive - 2018
“Leadership 101” Moses matures and takes affirmative action. What does this teach us? – Shemos
“Leadership 101” Moses matures and takes affirmative action. What does this teach us?A class on the third reading of Parsha Shemos by Rabbi Mendel Kaplan
“Shoeless at Sinai” Why did approaching “The Burning Bush” mean removing footwear?A class on the fourth reading of Parsha Shemos by Rabbi Mendel Kaplan
“Building Reward” The Jewish midwives defied the Pharaoh. Learn about their remarkable rewards.
From the theme of G-d’s ongoing “recreation” of the universe; we now move from (seeming) heavenly eternity to earth’s constant chaos and change. It is here that we...
Up to his final terrestrial moment the Patriarch Jacob exhibits paranormal stamina, composure and clarity for a person about to pass, and in fact, a glaring scriptural...
Launch of Lamed: Standing Orders and Constant Creation
Revealing preambles on the letter Lamed and its connotations, we move onto a methodical examination of the Psalmist’s description about the Creator’s enduring words...
The lyrical leader’s enemies destructively dug traps; yet his faithfulness fortified him throughout. With multiple metaphoric meanings of layered language exposed, we’re...
A scholarly rumination addressing Sifrei Kodesh (sacred manuscripts and books)—the overriding theme of the contemporary Chassidic festival “Hei Tevet – Didan...
“Volumes of Goodness” Fascinating facts, remarkable rules and enduring etiquette relating to handling sacred manuscripts and books. Can they influence you even if you...