Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson

Forsaking Worldiness

October 11, 2014 by tomirvine

The Jew is a “resident” in the world, for the Torah instructs us not escape the physical reality but to inhabit it and elevate it. At the same time, the Jew feels himself a “stranger” in the material world — his true home is the world of spirituality, holiness and G-dliness from which his soul … Read more

God Command Abraham to Sacrifice Isaac

October 11, 2014 by tomirvine

The following was written by Rabbi Shmuley Boteach. The most confusing story of the Bible involves G-d’s commandment to Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac. What was this G-d, who would later declare that all human, and especially child, sacrifice to be an abomination, thinking? The most insightful commentary I have seen on this story … Read more