During these challenging times our thoughts and prayer are with Klal Yisroel. For the many people who live in neighborhoods where the shuls are closed for Shabbos we are making this week’s Parshah and Haftorah from the Stone Edition of … Continue reading
PARASHAS MATTOS 1. The Sanctity of the Sages’ Words ‘וידבר משה אל ראשי המטות לבני ישראל לאמר זה הדבר אשר צוה ה Moshe spoke to the heads of the tribes of the Children of Israel, to say: This is the … Continue reading
Parashas Pinchas – The Righteousness of Pinchas פִּינְחָס בֶּן־אֶלְעָזָר בֶּן־אַהֲרֹן הַכֹּהֵן Pinchas, son of Elazar, son of Aharon the Kohen (25:11). After Pinchas killed Zimri, the people protested: Since Pinchas was (maternally) a descendant of Yisro, who fattened calves … Continue reading
Parashas Balak – The Merit of Yaakov Avinu וירא בלק בן צפור את כל אשר עשה ישראל לאמרי Balak son of Zippor saw all that Yisrael had done to the Emorite (22:2). ויגר מואב מפני העם מאד כי רב הוא ויקץ מואב מפני בני ישראל Moav feared the nation greatly because it was numerous, and Moav … Continue reading
CHASAM SOFER – CHUKAS The Divine Wisdom זאת חקת התורה This is the decree of the Torah (19:2). Inpresenting the laws of Parah Adumah, the Red Cow, the Torah describes it as the “decree of the [entire] Torah.” Why … Continue reading
CHASAM SOFER – KORACH What’s in a Name וְיִקַּח קֹרַח בֶּן־יִצְהָר בֶּן־קְהָת בֶּן־לֵוִי Korach took — the son of Yitzhar, son of Kehas, son of Levi (16:1). The name Korach first appears in the Torah in Parashas Vayishlach (36:5), … Continue reading
CHASAM SOFER – SHELACH The Revealed and Inner Meanings of the Word שלח שלח לך אנשים Send forth men for yourself (13:2). As the Torah will relate (14:1), when the meraglim (spies) returned from Eretz Yisrael with their evil … Continue reading
CHASAM SOFER – BAMIDBAR 1. One Census, Two Meanings שְׂאוּ אֶת ראש כל עדת בני ישראל Count the heads of the entire assembly of the Children of Israel (1:2) The term used for “count the heads” is שְׂאוּ אֶת ראש, … Continue reading
Practical strategies and inspirational stories to enhance your Shabbos experienceThe Kassin Edition
by Rabbi David Sutton
Living Shabbos offers us a rich mix of stories, inspiration, and Torah sources that will enable us to enhance our Shabbos and maximize its impact on our lives. Rabbi David Sutton shares sixteen strategies that show us how to prepare for Shabbos properly, so that its atmosphere permeates our home. Each selection is short, readable, and very, very effective.
Yes, Shabbos can be a day to relax from the weekly grind or enjoy great food. But it can be so much more. This essential book shows us how not only to observe Shabbos – but how to really live it.
