One of the mitzvos in this week’s parshah provides some insight into the proper (and improper) way to relate to the most unfortunate of circumstances. The passuk states: לֹא תִתְגֹּדְדוּ וְלֹא־תָשִֹימוּ קָרְחָה בֵּין עֵינֵיכֶם לָמֵת – “Do not lacerate yourselves, nor shall you set a bald spot (in your hair in the area) between your eyes on (the occasion of) death” (Devarim 14:1). This was the practice of the gentiles; upon losing a loved one, [...]
Torah literature is replete with exhortations to do teshuvah (repentance); and there are countless teachings of Chazal lauding this wondrous institution bequeathed to us from Hashem. One example out of many is the Medrash’s statement: “(Regarding) the gates of prayer – sometimes they are open, sometimes they are locked. But when it comes to the gates of repentance – these are always open” (Devarim Rabbah 2:12). Exceptions? However, it [...]
A famous anecdote involving R’ Moshe Feinstein contains much food for thought. As one of the foremost Torah sages in America, R’ Moshe was kept busy on a constant basis, answering queries and otherwise shouldering the affairs of Klal Yisrael. This left him little private time to engage in his most beloved pursuit – the study of Torah. To accommodate this need, then, he would awaken at [...]
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