Repentance Is Attainable! “For this commandment that I command you today, is not hidden from you and is notfar…it is very near to you…”. The Ramban teaches that “this commandment” […]
Judaism 101
Explore deep Jewish concepts like free will, the soul, and Divine Providence—made approachable.
Chessed At The Center In a world that often prioritizes success, status, and personal gain, Judaism teaches that true greatness lies in acts of kindness. In the Torah’s way of […]
A Little Bit Of Light There’s a well-known expression used by many Rishonim and Kadmonim (Rabbinic authorities): “A little bit of light pushes away a lot of darkness.” I have […]
The Bnei Korach And Teki’at Shofar After all the preparations, when we stand in Shul for Teki’as Shofar (Shofar blasts), we recite a very moving chapter of Tehillim (Psalms) seven […]
Ask the Rabbi with Rabbi Chaim Mintz Do I have to protest when I see someone doing something wrong? I feel like it’s none of my business, and it makes […]
Ask the Rabbi with Rabbi Chaim Mintz I get angry at times, and I have been told that anger is like idol worship. Is anger really that bad? Is there […]
Ask the Rabbi with Rabbi Chaim Mintz Is it preferable to give charity anonymously or with fanfare? Levels of Tzedakah Anonymous Tzedakah There are a numerous levels of tzedakah (Jewish […]
Ask the Rabbi with Rabbi Chaim Mintz The average person sleeps between six and eight hours a night and works around eight hours a day, leaving little time to accomplish […]
Ask the Rabbi with Rabbi Chaim Mintz Why do we place our heads on our arms during the Tachanun (supplication) prayer recited after Shemoneh Esrei (silent Amidah prayer), as if we were going […]
Farming, Effort, And God’s Blessing Growing crops is a long and challenging process. Farmers must wait patiently for the right conditions to plant their seeds. Once planted, the seeds need […]
