GATEWAY TO SELECTED TEACHINGS
A limited selection of carefully compiled excerpts taken from a wide range of teachings from rabbis, scholars, and Jewish institutions.
Tehillim Army for Kids
- InKredible Kids
- "It is know that the Tefilot [prayers] of children are the purest and that is what we need the most right now."
The Spiritual Impact of Torah & Mitzvot
- Emor Project
- "Every word of Torah that we study has an unbelievable impact on the Higher Spiritual Worlds. Our Torah learning creates a spiritual shield, with
THE POWER OF TORAH STUDY
- BJLife Newsroom; produced by Kolrom Multimedia
- "Don’t stop! We need the Torah study, we need the tefillot (prayers), we need all of you! …We need you davening (praying) and learning
Tehillim Request to Protect Israeli Soldiers
- Emor Project
- The Chofetz Chaim Heritage Foundation recently publicized a request made by Israeli soldiers asking people outside of Israel to recite Tehillim during the overnight
Speech by Israeli Knesset Member Galit Distel
- Distel, Galit; Israeli Knesset Member
- "This declaration is spirituality on the highest level! Of a person who understands that there is Divine providence and that God is good, even
The Mitzvah of Tzitzit
- Emor Project
- "Wearing tzitzit reminds us not to stray from Torah and to maintain our belief in and commitment to God."
Acts of hessed in Israel and abroad amid the war with Hamas
- Adler Lambert, Rivkah & Mendlowitz, Ariella
- "There’s a spiritual concept that every little act that you do has an effect Above..."
Rachel & the 11th of Cheshvan
- Ginsburgh, Rabbi Yitzchak
- "Our ability to return to, defend, and hold on... to the Land of Israel, depends on our success in returning to and guarding the
The Power of Torah Learning
- Friedman, Rabbi Manis
- "The more we study, the closer we get to [God] and the closer He gets to us..."
Encouragement and Inspiration for Operation Iron Sword
- Ozarowski, Rabbi Eli and The Tzurba M’Rabanan Institute
- "A number of sources indicate that Torah study can serve as an effective response during times of war and distress...
Rosh Chodesh Kislev
- Tamari, Rabbi Dr. Meir
- According to the Ari, the months correspond to the Tribes based on their encampment order in the Wilderness. Kislev, the 9th month from Nissan,
The Month of Cheshvan: Mar Cheshvan
- Wein, Rabbi Berel
- …Mar Cheshvan is the only month of the Jewish year that has no special days, … … a time to return to ourselves and
Sukkot: Being Us in Hashem’s Presence
- Harary, Charlie
- During this time, God teaches us to find Him in the mundane and in all aspects of life. If we approach Sukkot with this
The Month of Av: God Acts As A Loving Father
- Emor Project
- This month is called Av, which in Hebrew means “father.” Even though God has hidden His presence from us, and we must live with
The Fast of the 17th of Tammuz: Finding the Love in the Destruction
- Lipitz, Mrs. Ani
- The three weeks between the 17th of the Hebrew month of Tammuz and the 9th of the Hebrew
The month of Iyar – “for I am the Lord, who heals you”
- Lundin, Rabbi Haggai
- "If you listen carefully to the Lord your God and do what is right in his eyes, if you pay attention to
Holy Eating: Insights Into Tu B’Shevat
- Schneider, Sarah Yehudit
- Adam and Eve [transgressed by eating from] the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. It was through this sin that the yeitzer
Tu BeShevat 5784
- Winston, Rabbi Pinchas
- [Tu BeShevat offers the] opportunity to absorb the amazing gift of Eretz Yisroel, the fantastic bounty it is giving us these days, and the
The Month of Shevat
- OU Staff
- "On the first of the month [of Shevat], Moshe, inspired by prophecy from G-d, began to recite the words of the Book of Devarim
The Tenth of Tevet
- Wein, Rabbi Berel
- The Tenth of Tevet marks the onset of the siege of Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar, the King of Babylonia, and the beginning of the battle
EMUNA & BITACHON / FAITH & TRUST IN HASHEM
Parashat Noach: Living Emunah on the Parashah: Serenity and Faith in the Weekly Torah Reading
- Kalazan, Rabbi Yinon
- "We live in a time when there are many questions about the way Hashem runs the world. We have to bear in mind that
Living Emunah Vol. 5
- Ashear, Rabbi David
- "Shema Yisrael is the soul of Judaism... Each word of Shema can bring refuah (healing) to its corresponding limb and rectify its spiritual blemishes
Living Emunah Vol. 6 – Post 1
- Ashear, Rabbi David
- "Hashem controls everything and that whatever He does is for the good, whether we understand it or not, and even if it is not
Uplift: Always With Me
- Silber, Rabbi Shmuel
- The Ribono Shel Olam is always by my side, He is always with me…holding me, embracing me…every step of the way…
Living Emunah Vol. 5 – Post 3
- Ashear, Rabbi David
- "What some might look upon as a daunting challenge is, through the glasses of emunah, the greatest opportunity.
Living Emunah Vol. 5 – Post 2
- Ashear, Rabbi David
- "All 613 mitzvos are ways for us to reach this ultimate understanding that everything in life comes from Hashem."
Living Emunah Vol. 5 – Post 1
- Ashear, Rabbi David
- "[Emunah] doesn't only help us physically; it is one of the greatest spiritual endeavors with which we can involve ourselves."
Acquiring Emunah
- Ashear, Rabbi David
- To understand that our physical lives are totally b’yad Hashem [in G-d's hands] will remove so much stress, so much worry, so much
Don’t Waste This Crisis
- Jacobson, Rabbi YY
- "One of the greatest mistakes in life is to waste a crisis, not to turn a crisis into an opportunity... The reason you are given
Covid19 – What Should We Be Doing During These Challenging Times?
- Pessin, Rabbi Aharon
- "In these trying Covid-19 times there are so many acts of kindness going on. Rabbi Aaron Pessin shares a true story that happened in
JEWISH PRACTICE
Challah: a Step-by-Step Guide
- Chabad.org Staff
- "The Separation of Challah is one of the 613 mitzvot (Divine commandments) that constitute the body and soul of Jewish life. Replete with spiritual
Speech by Israeli Knesset Member Galit Distel
- Distel, Galit; Israeli Knesset Member
- "This declaration is spirituality on the highest level! Of a person who understands that there is Divine providence and that God is good, even
The Mitzvah of Tzitzit
- Emor Project
- "Wearing tzitzit reminds us not to stray from Torah and to maintain our belief in and commitment to God."
Living Emunah Vol. 5
- Ashear, Rabbi David
- "The Zohar HaKadosh writes that [the mitzvah of Bircas HaMazon] is very beloved by Hashem.
Living Emunah Vol. 5
- Ashear, Rabbi David
- "Shema Yisrael is the soul of Judaism... Each word of Shema can bring refuah (healing) to its corresponding limb and rectify its spiritual blemishes
Kriat Sh’ema Al Hamita – Part 2
- Anava, Rabbi Alon
- "Kriyat Shema al Ha'Mita is one of the most powerful acts one can do in the day, guaranteeing that half of your mental, emotional,
Kriat Sh’ema Al Hamita – Part 1
- Anava, Rabbi Alon
- "In Kriyat Shema al Ha'Mita, the prayer service before we retire at night, we take 5-10 minutes to do an accounting of our day
Bedtime Countdown
- Freeman, Tzvi
- "Sleep is a journey. As with any journey, you’ll come back more refreshed if you travel light. So [before going to sleep is] the
Introduction to Kriyat Shema al Ha’Mita
- Emor Project
- "This pre-sleep prayer service ensures that if we go to sleep in a proper manner, with words of Torah on our lips and having
Sanctify Yourselves and Be Holy
- Emor Project
- "The soul, which contains a spark of actual Divinity, is the channel that connects us to the Will of Hashem, our Creator and constant
TORAH LEARNING
The Spiritual Impact of Torah & Mitzvot
- Emor Project
- "Every word of Torah that we study has an unbelievable impact on the Higher Spiritual Worlds. Our Torah learning creates a spiritual shield, with
THE POWER OF TORAH STUDY
- BJLife Newsroom; produced by Kolrom Multimedia
- "Don’t stop! We need the Torah study, we need the tefillot (prayers), we need all of you! …We need you davening (praying) and learning
The Power of Torah Learning
- Friedman, Rabbi Manis
- "The more we study, the closer we get to [God] and the closer He gets to us..."
Encouragement and Inspiration for Operation Iron Sword
- Ozarowski, Rabbi Eli and The Tzurba M’Rabanan Institute
- "A number of sources indicate that Torah study can serve as an effective response during times of war and distress...
Tehilim – Psalms – Lessons for Self-Growth -Post 4
- Kin, Rabbi Elyahu
- "Tehillim and prayer can only help if they are accompanied by the proper teshuva, the sincerity, the repentance otherwise a person is just saying
Tehilim – Psalms – Lessons for Self-Growth – Post 3
- Kin, Rabbi Elyahu
- "There are [chapters of Tehillim] designated for those particular events where we need help, where we want Hashem’s protection."
Tehilim – Psalms – Lessons for Self-Growth – Post 1
- Kin, Rabbi Elyahu
- "Prayer is a form of connection with God; a way to be aware of Hashem and His constant involvement in what is going on
Living Emunah Vol. 6 – Post 2
- Ashear, Rabbi David
- "This World is the world of tests. Hashem tailor-makes them for each person based on where he is holding in his life.
Living With the Weekly Parasha
- Emor Project
- Each week's parasha can provide specific messages relevant to us and our current life situations
Is there any personal significance to “my” Torah portion?
- Aleph Beta
- "The week's Torah reading, known as the Parshah, has special relevance to anything that happens during that week.
KABBALA - CHASIDUT & JEWISH MYSTICISM
Chai Elul: Adding Chayus Throughout the Year
- Chabad.org Staff
- "The birthday of a tzadik, a righteous person, has a strong connection and a profound effect on the month in which the birthday occurs.
The Holiness of Your Sins: How the Kabbalah Reconciles Free Choice and Divine Providence
- Jacobson, Rabbi YY
- "When someone repents out of love, their sins become mitzvot."
5th Dimension – Post 2
- Kin, Rabbi Elyahu
- "In order to have self-control, we need to have responsibility, to understand that we are accountable for our actions…
5th Dimension – Post 1
- Kin, Rabbi Elyahu
- "Life is never made unbearable by circumstances but only by a lack of meaning and purpose.
Scattered Sparks – Post 2
- Freeman, Tzvi
- "The more we uncover the meaning of each thing, the closer the world comes to its fulfilment. Once we reach a critical mass of
Scattered Sparks – Post 1
- Freeman, Tzvi
- "Everything that exists—whether it be an object, a living organism, an event, or even a memory of the past—each and every thing is an
What Is a Soul (Neshamah)?
- Tauber, Yanki
- "A soul is formed in the womb of supernal spiritual realms, where it acquires its distinct identity and mission.
The Two Souls
- Mindel, Rabbi Nissan
- "The foundation of [Rabbi Schneur Zalman's] psychological system is based on the doctrine of the 'two souls' ...conceived as the sources of all human
What Is the Tanya About?
- Cotlar, Yisroel
- "It is Tanya that...gives us the insight to understand and overcome the struggles we deal with on a day-to-day basis.
Tav: The Twenty-Second Letter of the Hebrew Alphabet
- Raskin, Rabbi Aaron L.
- "The tav is made up of three lines [which]... represent Torah study (thought), prayer (speech), and the performance of good deeds (action).
THE SOUL AND THE AFTERLIFE
Time To Face Your Mortality
- Breitowitz, Rabbi Dr. Yitzchok
- "Judaism is profoundly optimistic… We look at every day of life as a gift, as an opportunity.
Parashat Lekh Lekha: Leaving Our Comfort Zone
- Haber, Rabbi Yaakov
- Reflections on the passing of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks and Rabbi Dovid Feinstein, may their memories be for a blessing.
TORAH & ETHICS
Business Ethics: Following the Expected Custom
- Cohen, Rabbi Shlomo
- learn more about the highly detailed Jewish legal system, which guides us in situations related to Jewish monetary law.
Business Ethics: A Verbal Agreement in Jewish Monetary Law
- Cohen, Rabbi Shlomo
- "Jewish Law considers someone who makes an oral agreement and goes back on his word unfaithful and one who cannot be relied upon."
Pirkei Avot – Chapter 1: Mishna 14
- Karlinsky, Rabbi Shaya
- "The soul is always looking to further fill an ongoing, insatiable need.
Ethics of the Fathers: Chapter 1
- Botton, Rabbi Yitzchak
- Torah is an expression of Divine Will and Wisdom. Through Torah study, we connect to the Wisdom of Hashem, and through the performance of
Ethics of the Fathers (Pirkei Avot) 1:1
- Ginsburgh, Rabbi Yitzchak
- The place where the Torah was given was [on the 'Mountain of Sinai'] in the 'Desert of Sinai'. Spiritually these two Sinai’s represent two
Learn Hebrew: Pirkei Avot
- Cohen-Regev, Shira
- "Pirkei Avot is a compilation of teachings from the Sages of the Mishnah compiled in Israel some 1800 years ago.
TORAH & SCIENCE
Moshiach Is Almost Here, See Through The Chaos
- Friedman, Rabbi Manis
- "The world has to stop trusting and believing in things that are not true
JEWISH IDENTITY
Why Do We Make Blessings on Food? To Redefine Who We Are
- Jacobson, Rabbi YY
- Why does the Torah require us to say blessings over food?
Washing Hands upon Waking and Before Prayer
- Brofsky, Rabbi David
- "When the holy soul leaves the human body…an impure spirit descends upon the body. When the soul is returned to the body and the
Asher Yatzar as a segula
- Emor Project
- "Asher Yatzar can be used as a powerful segula (something that offers protection or serves as a remedy) for the refua shelema (complete recovery)
The blessing “Asher Yatzar”
- Emor Project
- "This blessing is a rejection of the idea that the spirit alone is holy, and physical life bereft of God."
Elokai Neshama
- Emor Project
- "Each of us comes into this world with a specific mission to accomplish.
The Significance of Modeh Ani
- Mindel, Rabbi Nissan
- "God is very merciful, and although every day we are indebted to Him, He returns our soul to us.
Why Do Jews Have So Many Laws?
- Breitowitz, Rabbi Dr. Yitzchok
- "Why does Judaism have such an insistence on legalism…on the [details] of the Torah?
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS IN THE 21ST CENTURY
The Spiritual Impact of Torah & Mitzvot
- Emor Project
- "Every word of Torah that we study has an unbelievable impact on the Higher Spiritual Worlds. Our Torah learning creates a spiritual shield, with
THE POWER OF TORAH STUDY
- BJLife Newsroom; produced by Kolrom Multimedia
- "Don’t stop! We need the Torah study, we need the tefillot (prayers), we need all of you! …We need you davening (praying) and learning
Tehillim Request to Protect Israeli Soldiers
- Emor Project
- The Chofetz Chaim Heritage Foundation recently publicized a request made by Israeli soldiers asking people outside of Israel to recite Tehillim during the overnight
Speech by Israeli Knesset Member Galit Distel
- Distel, Galit; Israeli Knesset Member
- "This declaration is spirituality on the highest level! Of a person who understands that there is Divine providence and that God is good, even
The Mitzvah of Tzitzit
- Emor Project
- "Wearing tzitzit reminds us not to stray from Torah and to maintain our belief in and commitment to God."
Acts of hessed in Israel and abroad amid the war with Hamas
- Adler Lambert, Rivkah & Mendlowitz, Ariella
- "There’s a spiritual concept that every little act that you do has an effect Above..."
Rachel & the 11th of Cheshvan
- Ginsburgh, Rabbi Yitzchak
- "Our ability to return to, defend, and hold on... to the Land of Israel, depends on our success in returning to and guarding the
The Power of Torah Learning
- Friedman, Rabbi Manis
- "The more we study, the closer we get to [God] and the closer He gets to us..."
Encouragement and Inspiration for Operation Iron Sword
- Ozarowski, Rabbi Eli and The Tzurba M’Rabanan Institute
- "A number of sources indicate that Torah study can serve as an effective response during times of war and distress...
The Jewish Soul Is Awake and Roaring
- Weisberg, Chana
- "I’m witnessing a movement. An awakening.