The Nature of Miracles by Rabbi Mordechai Rhine As the Jews approached the Land of Israel, they sent spies to find out more about the land. Forty days later, the spies returned. “The inhabitants are so strong that we cannot possibly conquer them,” the spies reported. The Jews believed that assessment and were punished. It more »
Enjoy the Ride! by Rabbi Mordechai Rhine The mitzvah of Tzitzis is to put tassels on the corners of a four-cornered garment. Once the tassels are made correctly, what is most prominent about them is the eight strands that hang from a series of knots and windings. Rashi explains that these eight strands represent the more »
Did You Ask? by Rabbi Mordechai Rhine The Jewish people were ready for one of the greatest transitions of all time. They were about to leave the miraculous existence in the desert and enter the Land of Israel. Soon, instead of manna from heaven, they would plant seeds and they would grow. Soon, the miraculous more »
by Rabbi Mordechai Rhine The great moment had finally arrived. The Jewish people were ready to enter the Promised Land. As they prepared themselves to enter, they had a simple request. “Let us send spies to report on the land.” Although the men chosen for this historic mission were of great caliber, surprisingly, they came more »