by Rabbi Nachman Kahana | Mar 8, 2012
BS”D Parashat Ki Tisa and Purim 5772 Part A: How does one know that he is a real Israeli, in body and soul? While citizenship, serving in the army, having an identity card, and making your living in Israel are meaningful indicators, there is one indicator that,...
by Rabbi Nachman Kahana | Mar 2, 2012
BS”D Tetzaveh 5772 Part A: And you shall make sacred garments for your brother Aharon to enhance his position with honor and glory (Shemot 28:2) In contrast to the 99% of all other societies – non-religious Jews and Gentiles – who strive to achieve...
by Rabbi Nachman Kahana | Feb 23, 2012
BS”D Parashat Terumah Rosh Chodesh Adar 5772 We find in our holy sources a much quoted principle: One may acquire his place in the next world through one dramatic act (of kiddush HaShem, sanctification of the Holy Name). And its reverse: One can lose his place...
by Rabbi Nachman Kahana | Feb 16, 2012
BS”D Parashat Mishpatim Part A: Our parasha begins with the issue of an indentured servant, who is under contract to work for six years or until the Jubilee year. One can voluntarily enter into such an agreement, but usually it is the bet din (court) that orders...
by Rabbi Nachman Kahana | Feb 10, 2012
BS”D Parashat Yitro From the book “With All Your Might” Volume 1A Prior to the revelation at Mount Sinai, the newly freed nation of Israel encamped at a place called Mara, where HaShem revealed to Moshe three out of the pending 613 mitzvot: Shabbat,...
by Rabbi Nachman Kahana | Feb 3, 2012
BS”D Parashat Be’shalach On the third day after the exodus from Egypt, HaShem commanded Moshe to lead the nation in retreat back to Egypt. Rashi explains that this was done in order to lay a trap for the Egyptians by creating the impression that the Jews were...