Among the most celebrated qualities: one who is insulted and does not retort, one who is disgraced and does not answer, one who acts out of love and is joyful while suffering

A survey of the dangers of taking an oath, even truthfully, in our tractate and elsewhere in the Talmud.

A discussion of the eastern wind, a blistering breeze that warps wood and harms fertility in the Talmud and in Chassidus.

A discussion of the southern wind, a hot breeze that silences all other winds, in the Talmud and in Chassidus.

The Rabbis protest a Persian holiday; Writing G-d's name with intent; Why the Persian exile was worse than the Roman exile.

Lips in Kabbalah; How one rabbi survived a transaction that went south.

Whether islands like Cyprus are considered part of Biblical Israel; Israel's geography; A Kabbalistic discussion of Mt. Amnon, a Messianic part of our northern border.

The reward for poor people who give charity in spite of their hardships; Kabbalah on the names of Talmudic rabbis; The Rebbe's answer to people facing financial hardship

Outlawing bridal outfits; R. Chisda, Kohanim, and kindness; a survey of hyperbole regarding idols in the Temple

Outlawing music; Responding to those who harm you or take away your livelihood; the power of self-control