(5777) Inyaney Pesach: Mitzvos Tzrichos Kavonoh
Chizuk for Yomin Noroyim Ellul 5772
Ahavas Hashem 5775
Wartime Bein Hamezorim 5774
(Tefillah (5771
(Mitvas Shofar (5771
The Cherubim’s Embrace
The Gemara[1] tells us that when the invading Roman armies finally conquered the Beis HaMikdash and entered the Heichal, they found the Cherubim embracing one another. They took the Cherubim out into the street and scornfully announced, “The Jewish people, whose blessings and curses are known to be potent, focus their thoughts on such…
Elul – A Time for Returning
Elul is a time for returning. Some return to their offices after summer vacation to resume their regular work schedule. Some return to yeshiva after “bein hazemanim” to begin the Elul semester, much as they would begin any other semester of yeshiva study. Still others view Rosh Chodesh Elul in an entirely different light, recognizing…