Figuring out what motivates people is difficult, often entirely impossible. There are even times when it’s hard to discern our own motivations. Sometimes, the particular motivation doesn’t matter. A ...

And the LORD spoke unto Moses, saying: Speak unto all the congregation of the children of Israel, and say unto them: Ye shall be holy; for I the LORD your God am holy. These verses reflect a slight ...

With our lives only getting busier, convenience carries a great attraction. And this has found its way into the performance of mitzvot as well. In some supermarkets in Israel, not only are all ...

Parashat ‘Kedoshim’ begins with a commandment declared before the entire nation due to its great importance. “You shall be holy” (Leviticus 19:2). God demands that the people of Israel be “holy.” But ...