The Finger of G-d – Science Vs. Divine Order

“Both religion and science are base on beliefs.” (Milton Steinberg)

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“It seems to me that when confronted with the marvels of life and the universe, one must ask why and not just how. The only possible answers are religious. . . . I find a need for God in the universe and in my own life.”(Arthur L. Schawlow (Professor of Physics at Stanford University, 1981 Nobel Prize in physics))

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“Sometimes you just have to look reality in the eye and deny it.” (Garrison Keilor)

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Halacha and the Parasha: Showing Respect to Malchus

In this weeks Halacha and the Parasha – Parashas Voairah – We discuss the matter of showing respect to Malchus.

Ten Minute Video Class – Fascinating Insights on The Parsha!

We are pleased to present our thirtieth online class in the “Torah in Ten” series, presented by the editor-in-chief of Kol Menachem, Rabbi Chaim Miller.

Special Shiur: Snow – Is It Good or Bad?

Rabbi Nachman Wilhelm of Online Smicha discusses the importance of snow in Jewish law.

D I A S P O R A I S M – The Golus Mentality Syndrome

The renowned Chassidic psychiatrist, Rabbi Dr. Abraham Twersky, is wont to dress in Chassidic garb – long black coat, full white beard and round black hat. Once, in an airport, he was approached by a Jew who was obviously irritated. Before he knew it, the fellow unleashed a battery of Yiddish words upon him: “Ach Vus’Ara Shandeh! Vus’Ara Bushah…!”

“What’s wrong with you? Must you insist on parading around in that medieval get-up, as if it were Purim? Don’t you realize how ridiculous you look? You bring nothing but scorn and embarrassment upon us Jews! If you could only dress like a Mentch – like a civilized being…”

“I fail to understand what thee art saying,” Dr. Twersky responded in a perfect english accent. “Is there something bothering you? Perhaps you’re mistaking me for somebody else. You do realize that I am Amish, don’t you? This is the traditional mode of dress that we’ve preserved throughout the generations.”

“Oy vey! I beg your pardon,” pleaded the back-pedaling Jew. “I didn’t realize that you were Amish. You look so much like those Chassidic fellows. You should know that I have nothing but respect for you and your people — keeping to your ways without bowing to society’s wills and whims”

Ten Minute Video Class – Fascinating Insights on The Parsha!

We are pleased to present our twenty-ninth online class in the “Torah in Ten” series, presented by the editor-in-chief of Kol Menachem, Rabbi Chaim Miller.

Blessing in Disguise, The Curse Within The Blessing

A winner rebukes and forgives; a loser is too timid to rebuke and too petty to forgive.

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“Come! Everybody gather ’round and I will tell you what is going to happen to you when the end of days will be;”quite a catchy sound byte. Well this is the enticing ‘hook’ which our forefather said to his twelve great sons. Bet you want to know what the great prophet revealed next! Not what you expected.

This week’s Torah portion, Vayechi, which completes the book of Bereishis, finds Yaakov on his death bed surrounded by his children. Sensing the approach of his final time in this world, Yaakov secures Yosef’s commitment to execute his wishes not to be buried in Egypt, but rather in the land of Israel. Yaakov then summons his twelve sons and prepares to convey his final words:

Shiur: Asarah Beteves

Rabbi Wilhelm of Online Smicha discuses the fast of the 10th of Teves.

Halacha and the Parasha: What we Learn From Animals

In this weeks Parasha – Vayechi, we discuss what we learn from animals.

Ten Minute Video Class – Fascinating Insights on The Parsha!

We are pleased to present our twenty-eighth online class in the “Torah in Ten” series, presented by the editor-in-chief of Kol Menachem, Rabbi Chaim Miller.