Articles
The Consuming Fire
Two fires came from before The Lord. The first consumed the nation’s offering, and the second, Nadab and Abihu, the two sons of Aharon. The Mishkan was assembled, ceremoniously dedicated, …continue reading The Consuming Fire
The Magic Formula
Have you ever been drawn to a book or internet ad that had as its title: “Six Steps to Losing Twenty Pounds” or “Two Strategies to Triple Your Business in …continue reading The Magic Formula
Tisha B’av
By Rabbi Ezra Labaton ZS”L Tisha B’av is one of the most intense days on the Jewish calendar, second only to Yom Kippur. The destruction of the Temple in the year …continue reading Tisha B’av
Overcoming The Challenge of Destruction
By Rabbi Ezra Labaton ZS”L The three week period between the seventeenth day of Tammuz, and the ninth day of Av, has never been easy for the Jewish people. Not …continue reading Overcoming The Challenge of Destruction
Rosh Hodesh Av
By Rabbi Ezra Labaton ZS”L Although Rosh Hodesh is viewed as a holiday in all other contexts, Rosh Hodesh Av is viewed very differently. It introduces us to a period of …continue reading Rosh Hodesh Av
The Three Weeks
The fast of the 17th of Tamuz, observed this Sunday, starts the three weeks, a preparation period for Tisha B’Av. To better understand this period of time, we need to compare …continue reading The Three Weeks