How to deal with Issues With Improper Internet Contact?

How to deal with Issues With Improper Internet Contact?

Question: I would like to turn to you with an important question. I have a huge issue I must speak to someone out of my yeshiva. I had and still do a bit, issues with improper internet contact and that brought upon toldos, more issues, actually terrible issues. In yeshiva im from the best guys, learning real well and davening well, […]

May 30, 2016 at 9:25 PM 0 comments

How To Beat OCD?

How To Beat OCD?

Question: Someone I know suffers a lot from OCD. Is there anything he could do to make it better or make it go away?                

May 30, 2016 at 6:35 PM 0 comments

The importance of Hitbodedut (self-seclusion)

The importance of Hitbodedut (self-seclusion)

Hitbodedut encompasses the entire spectrum of life: from the simple, daily affairs of man, to the lofty spiritual heights to which we aspire.                

May 30, 2016 at 6:17 PM 0 comments

The Art of Carving

The Art of Carving

“…If you follow my statutes and observe my commandments…” – Vayikra 26:3 אִם בְּחֻקֹּתַי תֵּלֵכוּ וְאֶת מִצְוֹתַי תִּשְׁמְרוּ – ויקרא כו, ג The term chok, statute, has a number of meanings. In the context of Torah study, Rashi interprets the phrase “If you follow my statutes” as a requirement to “toil in Torah.” Generally, however, the Torah uses the term chok […]

May 30, 2016 at 9:05 AM 0 comments

Can a teenage boy have conversation with a girl?

Question: Can a a teenage boy have conversation with a girl (Torah or idle talk)? What about a platonic relationship for the sake of promoting Torah?            

May 29, 2016 at 6:21 PM 0 comments

Well Paid

Well Paid

“…You shall not make idols for yourselves…you shall keep my sabbaths…I am Hashem…” – Vayikra 26:1-2 לֹא תַעֲשׂוּ לָכֶם אֱלִילִם . . אֶת שַׁבְּתֹתַי תִּשְׁמֹרוּ . . אֲנִי ה’ – ויקרא כו, א-ב The final verses of Parshas Behar caution us in the observance of a number of mitzvos stated previously in the Torah. Rashi explains that the Torah directs these […]

May 27, 2016 at 9:59 AM 0 comments

The Red Line

The Red Line

“…and your brother becomes destitute with him and is sold to a resident non-jew among you or to an idol of the family of a non-jew…” – Vayikra 25:47 וּמָךְ אָחִיךָ עִמּוֹ וְנִמְכַּר לְגֵר תּוֹשָׁב עִמָּךְ אוֹ לְעֵקֶר מִשְׁפַּחַת גֵּר – ויקרא כה, מז The Talmud (Kiddushin 20a-b) views the series of laws discussed in Parshas Behar as depicting the downward […]

May 25, 2016 at 2:55 PM 0 comments

Numbers 24:17–20

          Numbers 24:17–20 17. I see it, but not now; I behold it, but not soon. A star has gone forth from Jacob, and a staff will arise from Israel which will crush the princes of Moab and uproot all the sons of Seth. 18. Edom shall be possessed, and Seir shall become the possession of his enemies, […]

May 23, 2016 at 6:53 PM 0 comments

The secret to success in life – Kill your ego

The secret to success in life – Kill your ego

We all look for success in life, weather it’s in business or relationships or anything else. What will always stop me is one thing – my EGO. remove your ego aside and that will pave the road to success                

May 22, 2016 at 6:10 PM 0 comments

Sheepish Bread

Sheepish Bread

“…And the kohen shall wave them with the bread of the first-fruits for a wave-offering before g-d, with the two lambs…” – Vayikra 23:20 וְהֵנִיף הַכֹּהֵן אֹתָם עַל לֶחֶם הַבִּכֻּרִים תְּנוּפָה לִפְנֵי ה’ עַל שְׁנֵי כְּבָשִׂים – ויקרא כג, כ The shtei halechem is a wheat flour offering brought in the Beis Hamikdash on the holiday of Shavuos. Two loaves of bread […]

May 20, 2016 at 9:54 AM 0 comments

Animals First

Animals First

“…You must bring an omer, the beginning of your harvest, to the kohen… You shall not eat bread or parched grain or fresh grain, until this day…” – Vayikra 23:10-14 וַהֲבֵאתֶם אֶת עֹמֶר רֵאשִׁית קְצִירְכֶם אֶל הַכֹּהֵן . . וְלֶחֶם וְקָלִי וְכַרְמֶל לֹא תֹאכְלוּ עַד עֶצֶם הַיּוֹם הַזֶּה – ויקרא כג, י-יד The Omer is an offering of barley flour […]

May 19, 2016 at 3:28 PM 0 comments

Why Do We Need Technology?

Why Do We Need Technology?

Why did G-od give us technology? to use it for good or bad? to make our life better or worse?                

May 19, 2016 at 12:22 PM 0 comments

Ahavat Israel Will Bring Mashiach

Ahavat Israel Will Bring Mashiach

Ahavat Israel is one of the most important conditions to have the merit of bringing Mashiach ASAP                

May 19, 2016 at 11:04 AM 0 comments

The Ultimate Kiddush Hashem

The Ultimate Kiddush Hashem

“…I shall be sanctified amidst the children of Israel…” – Vayikra 22:32 וְנִקְדַּשְׁתִּי בְּתוֹךְ בְּנֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל – ויקרא כב, לב The Torah’s directive to cause G-d to be sanctified teaches us the obligation of mesirus nefesh, meaning, that in certain situations we must sacrifice even our lives in order not to disobey G-d’s commands. For when a Jew exhibits his […]

May 18, 2016 at 12:46 PM 0 comments

Stop stalling…It’s time to do Aliya to Israel

Stop stalling…It’s time to do Aliya to Israel

On May 18, 2016 Rabbi Alon Anava was interviewed on the Kavanah Show on 101.9 ChaiFm on the topic of the importance of doing Aliya to Israel for all Jews around the world                

May 18, 2016 at 11:10 AM 0 comments

Is there life after death?

Is there life after death?

Have you ever thought what’s waiting for us out there after we die? is there life after death? is it all true? See this amazing testimony of Rabbi Alon Anava who had a near death experience that changed his life from being a secular Jews to an orthodox Jews. A testimony everyone needs to hear.             […]

May 16, 2016 at 4:15 AM 2 comments

Tikun Hamidot (Refinement Of Character) Part 6

Tikun Hamidot (Refinement Of Character) Part 6

From a Kabbalistic point of view, this “refinement of character” called Tikkun HaMiddot is very much part and parcel of the Divine purpose in creation. Even small improvements are vastly appreciated by G‑d. Every individual “refinement” or “correction” contributes to the general “World Refinement” (Tikkun Olam) which will be precipitated when Mashiach will come.            

May 15, 2016 at 8:45 PM 0 comments

Tikun Hamidot (Refinement Of Character) Part 5

Tikun Hamidot (Refinement Of Character) Part 5

From a Kabbalistic point of view, this “refinement of character” called Tikkun HaMiddot is very much part and parcel of the Divine purpose in creation. Even small improvements are vastly appreciated by G‑d. Every individual “refinement” or “correction” contributes to the general “World Refinement” (Tikkun Olam) which will be precipitated when Mashiach will come.            

May 15, 2016 at 8:30 PM 0 comments

Tikun Hamidot (Refinement Of Character) Part 4

Tikun Hamidot (Refinement Of Character) Part 4

From a Kabbalistic point of view, this “refinement of character” called Tikkun HaMiddot is very much part and parcel of the Divine purpose in creation. Even small improvements are vastly appreciated by G‑d. Every individual “refinement” or “correction” contributes to the general “World Refinement” (Tikkun Olam) which will be precipitated when Mashiach will come.            

May 15, 2016 at 7:44 PM 0 comments

Introduction To Tikun Hamidot (Refinement Of Character) Part 3

Introduction To Tikun Hamidot (Refinement Of Character) Part 3

From a Kabbalistic point of view, this “refinement of character” called Tikkun HaMiddot is very much part and parcel of the Divine purpose in creation. Even small improvements are vastly appreciated by G‑d. Every individual “refinement” or “correction” contributes to the general “World Refinement” (Tikkun Olam) which will be precipitated when Mashiach will come.            

May 15, 2016 at 7:00 PM 0 comments