5 Lessons
The Mitzvah to Halt from Work
The marriage of a young adherent of Rabbi Yaakov Yosef of Polonne is threatened by opposition to Hassidism. Until an elderly Count tells an incredible story...
Rabbi Shmuel Holshtein | 5770
"Ushemartem et HaMatzot" - The Laws of Baking Matzot
Rabbi Shmuel Holshtein | 5769
The Passover Guests Who Would Not Leave
The father took the volume in his hand and opened it. “Toldot Yaakov Yosef” by Rabbi Yaakov Yosef of Polonne, the foremost disciple of the Holy Baal Shem Tov. He was seized with horror, for his son-in-law belonged to the sect of the Hassidim.
Rabbi Shmuel Holshtein | Nissan 5768
Clearing Out All Chametz
When the rabbi asked if he did not fear being caught by the police, the merchant said that it was worth the risk in order to earn a living. Furthermore, he had full confidence in his ability to attain and sell smuggled goods without getting caught.
Rabbi Shmuel Holshtein | 9 Nissan 5768