90 Second Torah Thoughts

In this 90 second video, Choni Milecki and Benny Friedman present the four G’s how to be happy on the holiday of Sukkot

What is so special about Avraham’s self-sacrifice for G-d, considering that we find many who were willing to give up their life for all types of causes?

Traditionally, Jews toast with drink saying l’chaim together with family and friends when marking the yartzeit (day of passing) of a loved one. Why celebrate on such a day?

Learn from Jacob’s encounter with Esau how to approach life’s challenges and battles.

Slaughtering the lamb in Egypt teaches us that there are no logical solutions to counter the darkest forces. G-d acts above reason when we do.

When you face a difficult situation you can’t control, how do you respond? The Jews dilemma at the Red Sea offers direction.

The Torah records that at the giving of the Torah at Sinai the people saw the sounds and heard the sights. G-d wasn’t simply trying to impress with a spectacular production.

What is the right way to give and to receive charity?

If Shabbat is such a beautiful gift, why are there so many rules and restrictions, which can be seen as a big burden?

What is true love and how do we attain it?

Repentance and remorse don’t seem to fit with the joy and delight of Shabbat. Discover the joy in teshuvah.

Three easy steps to be a better Jew on the High Holidays.

The half shekel teaches us how we are so vulnerable and yet so powerful.