Yochanan RivkinThe Serpent on the PoleIn Parshat Chukat, we read about an incident that occurred during the journey of the people of Israel through the wilderness. At one point…Jul 9Jul 9
Yochanan RivkinThe Individual HakhelThere is a custom to study a portion of the weekly Parsha, each day. On Sunday, you study the first Aliya, on Monday, the second, etc.Sep 7, 2023Sep 7, 2023
Yochanan RivkinA Staff or A Tree — Some Thoughts on Being A Shliach of The RebbeKORACH’S MUTINYJun 22, 2023Jun 22, 2023
Yochanan RivkinWHAT IS A DOOR?We all know that we have a Mitzva to put Mezuzot on the doorways of our houses. What about doorways that don’t have doors? This question…Mar 16, 2023Mar 16, 2023
Yochanan RivkinThe End of All MiraclesThere is a Jewish tradition that Esther — the heroine of the Purim story — is referred to as the “star of the dawn” (Psalms Chapter 22).Mar 2, 2023Mar 2, 2023
Yochanan RivkinFour Stages of RedemptionIn the Parsha this week, we read about G-d’s message of redemption. He says to Moshe “I will bring you out from beneath the burdens of…Jan 18, 2023Jan 18, 2023
Yochanan RivkinLife and FusionWhen the Baal Shem Tov’s father was on his deathbed, he called his five year old son to him and said “Yisrolik, have no fear of anything…Dec 13, 2022Dec 13, 2022
Yochanan RivkinFRESH BREADStaying fresh is one of the biggest challenges of life. The Shema says, “These words, which I command you, today, shall be upon your…Dec 8, 2021Dec 8, 2021
