The Ohr HaChaim explains how the Torah inspires us not to give up the fight against our inclinations. We also discuss how one should not settle for mediocrity. We then discuss how one should put their trust in God and not seek revelations of the future from nefarious sources.

We discuss the philosophical underpinnings of keeping kosher. What is the reasoning behind the Mitzvah. How does it affect us? We also delineate the Jewish law regarding parasitic microbial insects found in fish. Do they compromise the kashrus of the fish. When? Why? What’s the crux of the issue? What’s the practical current practice according to the various Kashrus agencies?

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We show that historically speaking we are now in the period of Mashiach’s coming. We explain why the Temple was destroyed. We detail what is missing in our lives as a result of the destruction. We explain how the mechanism of mourning that is Tisha B’Av is designed to recapture what we are missing in our relationship with Hashem.

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Acting in a dignified manner is an attestation to one’s humanity as an individual. With such an attitude there’s no place to judge anyone based upon their race. The world was created for everyone.

We reveal how God actuates reward and punishment. Even when meeting out a punishment a calculation is required to ensure that total eradication doesn’t ensue as a result. Therefore, for the good of the Jewish People Moshe was unable to enter the land of Israel.

Flattery is the essence of crookedness. We discuss what it means to be a straight person. The depth, beauty, and value of this attribute of Temmimus - purity. We cite sources and give examples of righteous people who exemplified this character trait.