One of the benefits of learning Daf Yomi is that it “forces” one to learn subject areas…
Metzora: Open House, Closed Doors
The power of the spoken word is enormous. Even more powerful is the desire to gossip, a vice…
Horayot 14: Seeking Kavod
We have often commented on the fact that our tradition does not shy away from pointing out the…
Yom Ha'atzmaut: Turning Seventy
“And Yaakov worked for Rachel for seven years, and they appeared in his eyes like just a few…
Horayot 14: Standing for Eliyahu
Not every question has an answer and not every problem has a solution. This may be depressing…
Horayot 10: A Pure Sin
Judaism has long rejected the notion that the ends justify the means. One of the most basic of…
Horayot 6: You Call This A Temple?
In his best-selling book, Predictably Irrational, Dan Ariely notes how very rare it is for…
Horayot 2: What Do You Think?
In the days before instant replay took over much of sports officiating[1], the rule of thumb was…
An Introduction to Masechet Horayot
One of the most inspiring aspects of the Torah is its very real portrayal of its personalities.…
Pesach: Preparing to Eat
Twice a year, on Yom Kippur and at the Pesach seder, we conclude with the prayer L’…
Avodah Zarah 54: The Wise Men of Rome
It is the rare business that looks to create competition for itself. In fact, the success of a CEO…
Tzav: Happy Thanksgiving
Marketing can make or break a product. Get it right and you are on your way to becoming wealthy.…
Vayikra: Pass the Salt
Modern man finds the notion of sacrifices primitive, archaic and a form of Divine service that is…
Avodah Zarah 27: Time for a Haircut
Imagine going to the barber and fearing that barber may take his razor and slit your throat. Or…
Vayakhel: Gather the People
“When Aaron and all the Israelites saw that the skin of Moshe’s face was shining with a…
Avodah Zarah 36: By the Rabbis; For the People
It is axiomatic that Biblical laws are of greater importance than rabbinic laws. After all, the…
Purim: Where is Haman?
"Where is Haman recorded in the Torah?" So asks the Talmud (Chulin 139b), in a…
Avodah Zarah 19: The Right Person for the Right Job
Considering the amount of time one spends at work, there is little sadder than being in a…