Take Five For Torah

Hashem changed the courses of nature so that people would relate the amazing events of the day to their children.

We must make sure that our memories and mitzvah observance are not merely about looking back to some long gone age.

Just as Hashem opens His Hands, so too do we need to open our hands to those in need.

We must take the time to assess and find the meaning in every day, hour, and moment of our lives.

How can we daven Maariv after Plag Hamincha if it is still daylight outside?

We begin with praise, then recognize Hashem as our Redeemer, and conclude with our personal praise, requests, and thanks in the Shmoneh Esrei.

We must remember what gives us the strength and resilience to call ourselves Bnei Yisroel - Children of the nation of Hashem.

Does King David want a residency permit or does he want to be a life long citizen of the house of Hashem.

Guidelines for those who lead Synagogue services.

Hashem does hear our prayers, so long as we express them from the deep wellspring of our hearts.

These scenarios, both in Egypt and by Har Sinai, challenged the integrity of the Jewish people, distinguishing them from the other nations, and thus necessitated a preemptive unification to ensure their success as a people.

Judging others favorably: Don't judge others until you are in their situation.

Halachic discussion whether a Kohain soldier who returns from war, and may have killed, is permitted to perform Birkat Kohanim.

If one can not afford both Shabbat and Chanukah candles, what should be done?

Why is there no reference to Chanuka in the bracha of me'ein shalosh?

Chanukah has two traditional foods, latkes and sufganiyot, but I think there should be a third Chanukah treat - lentil soup.

Why does the Rambam tell the story of Chanukah when listing the mitzvah of Pirsumei Neis, but does not do so by Purim?

Understanding the verse "Naar Hayisi..." and the obligation to help our brothers and sisters in need.

Even when the nation of Israel does fall, Hashem is always there as a support.

We must believe in ourselves, like Yosef Hatzadik, in order to succeed and be able to overcome our challenges and tests.