Chinuch

You Are What You Read

So just what are you reading?

Nov 23 •

When Memory Is Your Mesorah's Weakest Link

Years ago, I would frequently share one of my favorite pieces from R’ Hirsch which concerned the first meeting between Lavan and Avraham’s slave…

Nov 1 •

Are We Ignoring Opportunities for Understanding Tanach Better?

One of the major challenges I’ve faced in my attempts to understand the later prophets or books like Iyov (Job) is developing a sense of a sefer’s…

Aug 24 •

Assessing the Modern "Yeshivishe" Approach to Torah Learning

I predict that this post - more than all the others - is going to generate some serious push back.

Apr 23 •

Strange Rumors About Bitachon and Talmud Torah

From time to time my kids will reveal shocking things going on deep inside the yeshiva world.

Oct 20, 2024 •

Listening to Stories Without Losing Sight of the Context

A long while back, I wrote about a strange “gedolim story” found in the now-defunct Olumeinu magazine for kids.

Jun 16, 2024 •

How Was the Mishkan Actually Designed?

How much of ourselves can we incorporate into our Torah observance?

Mar 11, 2024 •

Tried Getting Your Kids Into a Lakewood School Recently?

When unbalanced markets cause spiraling social problems

Nov 6, 2023 •

Torah Study and the Value of Scholarship

Accomplishing great things with Torah requires a clear definition of what we want to become

Aug 16, 2023 •

Where Does Torah Greatness Come From?

What did the early lives of many great Torah scholars share in common...and would it be wise to try to replicate it?

Mar 30, 2023 •

What's the True Value of a Mitzva?

Actions are great. Thoughtful actions are even greater. But how can we be sure our mitzvos are effective?

Feb 23, 2023 •

Thinking About What We Teach

Not every popular story is true. And not every popular story even makes sense.

Jan 29, 2023 •

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