Take Five For Torah

How can we daven Maariv after Plag Hamincha if it is still daylight outside?

We begin with praise, then recognize Hashem as our Redeemer, and conclude with our personal praise, requests, and thanks in the Shmoneh Esrei.

We must remember what gives us the strength and resilience to call ourselves Bnei Yisroel - Children of the nation of Hashem.

Does King David want a residency permit or does he want to be a life long citizen of the house of Hashem.

Guidelines for those who lead Synagogue services.

Hashem does hear our prayers, so long as we express them from the deep wellspring of our hearts.

These scenarios, both in Egypt and by Har Sinai, challenged the integrity of the Jewish people, distinguishing them from the other nations, and thus necessitated a preemptive unification to ensure their success as a people.

Judging others favorably: Don't judge others until you are in their situation.

Halachic discussion whether a Kohain soldier who returns from war, and may have killed, is permitted to perform Birkat Kohanim.

If one can not afford both Shabbat and Chanukah candles, what should be done?