Simchas Avraham

A person has the power to do something that he doesn't have to do. Hashem gave us lots that we must and must not do. When it comes from you, it makes it special.

What is the reason behind not getting married during the three weeks? It may have a lot to do with what getting married is akin to.

Pinchas not only receives the ultimate reward by living forever, but he also brings peace, just as he did originally.

Biliam was as anti-Avraham as it comes. His body, lust, and whole physical being got the better of him. Don't be a Bilam.

Balak saw that Bnei Yisrael were victorious in battle against the Emori. He wanted so much to destroy Bnei Yisrael that he made peace with their archenemy.

Miriam passes away, and the well ceases to spring forth water. In her merit, the well came. Only one person was able to bring the well back to life.

Parah Aduma is called a chok. By the same token, Torah in a way is also a chok. They both have different ways to affect a person.

What happened to the earth that swallowed these wicked people alive? Was it a natural occurrence like we have today, or a one-time phenomenon?

Korach knew what he was doing. He asked very pointed questions. But he was missing the boat.

Were the Meraglim tzaddikim or reshaim? An apparent contradiction needs explanation.

The Meraglim saw the same exact thing as Yehoshua and Calev. So why did they come back with such a terrible report?

The Rambam tells us how to conduct ourselves in a time of war.

What was it that Hashem told Aharon that made him feel better? What is it about the Menorah that helped him?

Why is it that by a Sotah, there is no other way to check if she was guilty? Can it not be like any other halacha where we can testify, swear, or the like? Why is Sotah so different?

What is the celebration of Shavous? The Torah we have today is not the Torah of Shavous. We made a major mistake then. So why the fuss?

On the one hand, we must be extremely humble, but on the other hand, we must know we are great.

The connection between Bhar & Bechoshai seems to lie in the simple understanding of the Parsha themselves. If you don't follow the Halachas in Behar, then Bechukosai will take place, ח״ו.

The connection between Shmeita and the Jews is the same. They both make no sense.

The Dubna Magid z"l gives us an insight into what it means to be a frum upstanding jew.

Should every day need to be a complete day? Why do we wait till it's night only on Shavous? The Netziv zt"l illuminates our eyes.

Holiness isn't just some intangible concept that is above us. It's putting into practice certain guidelines that we must not cross.

We count sefira in ascending order, not descending. That may be because of the significance and importance of the matter.

When someone speaks too much, they're prone to say something derogatory. When that happens, they are likened to someone else.

Did Rebbe Akiva's talmidim need to die now? Why not at any other time during the year? The answer perhaps proves a point the sefarim tell us.

Kosher animals have an innate trait that other animals do not have. It's not just the physical attributes, it's a certain nature.