Many times bochurim feel that appointing an “Asei lecha rav” is just to be mekushar, and the extent of the connection comes out to be just about that, completely forgetting “the spirit of the law” – that this person is supposed to bring about a significant improvement in one’s spiritual life • By Rabbi Levi Liberow, Beis Moshiach Magazine • Full Article

This week we read two Torah portions. The first, ‘Tazria’ means ‘Giving seed’ and the second ‘Metzora’ is translated ‘Leprosy’ (actually a Leprosy-like disease caused by speaking with intent to harm). Read the rest of this article by Rabbi Tuvia Bolton • Full Story

When the Rebbe Maharash would return from his trips, Rebbetzin Rivkah’s jewelry was missing. What did the Rebbe Maharash do about it? A story of generosity with a pertinent message of where to invest our assets. See the rest from Maor • Article, Video

“It’s 6:30!” my kids yell each Sunday, and they all rush to gather around the computer screen, a huge bowl of popcorn on the side, for Aunt Miri’s weekly Moshiach Zoom shiur. Read the rest of the article by Pessi Stolik • Article, Video

This week’s Torah portion tells us of the opening day of the Tabernacle (Mishkan) in the desert. It was a very happy day until Nadav and Avihu, the two holy sons of Aaron the High Priest, rushed in improperly and were killed by G-d. Read the rest of this article by Rabbi Tuvia Bolton • Full Story

Beyond social media, what qualities define a true influencer? Three Jewish influencers teach us how to meaningfully empower the masses • Article, Video

A few days before Passover Joey, a non-religious ten year old Israeli child, came home after school to his non-religious home and announced that he wanted to ask a few questions. Read the rest of this article by Rabbi Tuvia Bolton • Full Story

This week we are learning Hilchos Rotzeach uShmiras Nefesh — the laws of a murderer and protection of life” in the Rambam and we are also approaching the Yom Tov of Pesach, on which we celebrate the redemption from exile. At the beginning of Perek 7, halacha 1, the Rambam writes that “when a talmid (a student of Torah) is exiled to a city of refuge, his teacher is exiled together with him. Written by Rabbi Gershon Avtzon • Full Story

How do we respond to that crippling inner voice, the self-imposed limits on acting in line with our values? A Pesach story about the Rebbe’s father on standing strong in the face of opposition. See the rest from Maor • Article, Video

It was well after midnight on the night of Passover, and the great Tzaddik Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Bredichev, sitting at the head of table, had just finished his Passover Seder with all his pupils, according to all the mystical and esoteric principles found in the awesome mystical works of the Arizal. Read the rest of this article by Rabbi Tuvia Bolton • Full Story

This week’s section opens with “A constant fire must burn on the altar, it shouldn’t be extinguished.” At first glance the last part of the sentence is unnecessary; If it says the fire must burn constantly, it’s obvious that it shouldn’t be extinguished. Why the repetition? Read the rest of this article by Rabbi Tuvia Bolton • Full Story

This week we learn the laws of “Chovel Umazik – The Laws of Injury and Damages” in the Rambam. In the final halacha of this section the Rambam writes (8:15): “When a ship is about to sink because it is heavily loaded, and one traveler gets up and makes it lighter by throwing into the sea some of its cargo, he is not liable to pay for it, because the cargo is considered like a Rodef who is pursuing them to kill the passengers. On the contrary, by jettisoning the cargo and saving them, he performed a great mitzvah.” Written by Rabbi Gershon Avtzon • Full Story

This week’s reading begins the book of Leviticus where we learn about the animal sacrifices and it opens ‘He (G-d) called (Vayikra) to Moshe, and G-d spoke to him, etc.” But strangely the first words “He called to Moshe” (Vayikra el Moshe) are apparently superfluous: It could have begun “G-d spoke”. Read the rest of this article by Rabbi Tuvia Bolton • Full Story

The news of the death of business tycoon, Howard Hughes, shook the world. The Rebbe connected the headlines with the month of Nissan. See the rest from Maor • Article, Video

This week, we will be learning the Halachos of “G’zeila V’Aveida — the laws of stolen and lost objects” in the Rambam. Before we get into the specific laws discussed in this section, we need to address a more basic question: Why would the Rambam connect the laws of lost objects with the laws of stolen objects, as they seemingly have no connection! Stealing an object is a sin, while losing an object is just something that happens on occasion?! Written by Rabbi Gershon Avtzon • Full Story

As he enters the world, the fetus compromises, both physically and spiritually. Why then is a birthday celebrated for a lifetime? See the rest from Maor • Article, Video

In Chassidus, one of the distinctions made between the Exodus from Egypt and the Final Redemption is compared to the difference between a child and a mature adult. At Yetzias Mitzrayim, the Jewish people were like newly born children and everything that transpired from that time until the Ultimate Redemption is all part of one long maturation process • By Rabbi Zvi Homnick, Beis Moshiach Magazine • Full Article

This week we are learning The Laws of Mikvaos — purification through immersion in a mikvah. The general lesson to be learned from the laws of Mikva, is the power of complete immersion, as the Rambam himself writes in the final Halacha of this section. Written by Rabbi Gershon Avtzon • Full Story

When meeting a child with Down Syndrome or someone in a wheelchair, the first thing we tend to notice is their limitations and what sets them apart from the rest of society. See the rest from Maor • Article, Video

In this week’s Torah reading, Ki Sisa, we saw how Moses convinced G-d to forgive the Jews after they committed the worst sin imaginable: the Golden Calf! After G-d took them from Egypt, split the sea, gave them manna etc. and told them personally at Sinai not to worship idols … they nevertheless did it! And He forgave them! Read the rest of this article by Rabbi Tuvia Bolton • Full Story

Making a shidduch is an incredible zechus. Something many people in our community strive to achieve. Making suggestions has become infinitely more accessible in the age of social media. WhatsApp and similar tools make it easier than ever to connect people from all over the world • Full Story

Read a piece on the Chassidus titled “(Not) Every Day is Purim!” written by Rabbi Sholom Schapiro, the Shliach of the NY Torah Center on 5th Avenue in Manhattan • Full Story

At times, we are faced with an experience that seems like a detour from life’s beaten path. We wonder: Why me? Why now? Sometimes it takes years, or a lifetime, until the pieces of the puzzle fall into place and we understand the reason for it all • Article, Video