6 Lessons

Parashat Hashavua: Counting and Soldiers – Then and Now
Rabbi Yossef Carmel | Adar 5785

Fighting a Dangerous Foe – Chillul Hashem
The laws of chillul Hashem (avoiding desecrating Hashem’s Name, which comes in several different forms) hold an important place in our spiritual world. Being careful about them overcomes a lot of other concerns. One source that highlights the seriousness of chillul Hashem is: “Any place where there is a chillul Hashem, we do not give honor to the teacher.” (Note that in the context of that quote in Sanhedrin, the teacher whose honor was pushed aside was none other than Moshe Rabbeinu.)
Rabbi Yossef Carmel | Adar I 29 5779

Second in Dynasty = First Opportunity
Rabbi Yossef Carmel | 5774

Donate, for Yourself, but Not on Shabbat
Parashat Pekudei
Parashat Pekudei
Rabbi Yossef Carmel | 25 Adar 5766

Inclusiveness vs. Exclusiveness
Parashat Pekudei
Parashat Pekudei
Rabbi Yossef Carmel | 5765
