BDJ Daily Torah

Rabbi Stein points out the one element that made Korach's dispute an Unholy Argument.

On Rosh Chodesh Tammuz, Rabbi Kanefsky shares Ramban's explanation of why we deviate from the original Torah tradition of naming the months ("first month...second month...etc.") and use names from other cultures.

Rabbi Kanefsky shows how the story of Korach highlights the perils of giving in to anger.

Rabbi Stein points out the surprising connection between the 12 spies, and the commandment to wear tzitzit.

Concluding his discussion of "nullification through majority," Rabbi Kanefsky offers the bottom-line ruling on how to proceed when, for example, one dairy plate gets mixed in with many meat plates.

Rabbi Stein explains why the tribes of Reuven, Gad, and half of Menashe were not penalized for declining to enter Eretz Yisrael, while the spies who gave a negative report were punished.

Rabbi Kanefsky continue his examination of when, and under what circumstances does the principle "nullify through majority" apply.

Rabbi Kanefsky begins a discussion of the technical halachic terms of nullification by majority...as when (possibly) a dairy pot becomes mixed up with meat pots and no one knows which is which.

Rabbi Stein examines the unique journey of the spies Calev and Yehoshua, who did not follow the path and actions of their colleagues.

Guest Contributor Gabe Wintner examines the sources for our tradition of donating one tenth of our income to charity.

Concluding his discussion of the Bar/Bat Mitzvah ceremonies, Rabbi Stein returns to the views of Rav Moshe Feinstein for a pointed reminder about the true purpose of marking these occasions.

A rare and unusual outburst by Moshe prompts Rabbi Kanefsky to derive an important lesson about parenthood and leadership.

Rabbi Stein begins to examine the view of Rav Moshe Feinstein regarding the Bat Mitzvah ceremony.

What does it mean to "travel by the Word of G-d?" Rabbi Kanefsky explores the meaning behind a seemingly superfluous passage in the Parsha.

Rabbi Stein examines the origins of the "release" blessing spoken by parents on the occasion of a child's Bar or Bat Mitzvah

Rabbi Kanefsky explains the significance of the Pesach celebrated by the Jewish people in the desert, on the first anniversary of their exodus from Egypt.

Rabbi Stein opens a discussion about the origins of the Bat Mitzvah ceremony.

Rabbi Stein examines the true meaning of "May HaShem make His face shine upon you" in the Birkat Kohanim.

Rabbi Stein explores the meaning and the mechanics of Birkat Kohanim.

Rabbi Stein explores one critical element necessary for a successful korban - a sacrifice offering.

Rabbi Stein explains why the tribe of Levi is counted in seemingly illogical order.

Rabbi Stein looks at women's obligation to recite the Torah blessing and wraps up with a final thought on the nature of the bracha itself.

Continuing his examination of the blessings made over the Torah each day, Rabbi Stein asks whether the bracha must be repeated in the morning, if one has been up all night studying Torah.

Rabbi Kanefsky shows how a seemingly out-of-place law in Parshat Naso actually conveys a powerful message about family and inclusion.

Rabbi Stein explores the Gemara that looks at the ramifications of classifying the daily blessing over learning Torah as a bracha before the performance of a mitzvah.