Chanukah can't be happy if it's not healthy. The Rambam, whose health and nutritional advice are uncontested to this day, would undoubtedly shudder at the thought of a deep-fried donut doused in powdered white sugar and filled with sugary… [Read more...]

The Rambam doesn't believe in the concept of "nutrition in a pill." He teaches that we maintain health by doing Hashem's will, which includes eating as natural as possible. This includes avoiding dangerous and unhealthy substances, like the many that are found today in processed… [Read more...]

In the academic world, ancient Greek philosophy is society's archetype of intellectual prowess. Spiritually, though, it leads to darkness. In stark contrast, the light of Torah and its commandments illuminate the soul and bring happiness to the heart. This is the Chanukah juxtaposition of Greek and… [Read more...]

A wayfarer encounters an encampment of tents. He immediately knows that these are the tents of the righteous. How? The sound of jubilant music and singing echoes across the… [Read more...]

A person needs something badly. Despite looking for all kinds of solutions, he knows in his heart that only Hashem can grant his request. But he doesn't feel like praying. Yet, he knows that even if he does pray, it won't be fervent or sincere. What should he… [Read more...]

Who bows down to idols anymore? Sadly enough, most of the world does. They devote their lives to serving futility, endeavors of no consequence that cannot help a person in times of… [Read more...]

Dealing with life's challenges is, in effect, "spiritual resistance training." To overcome them without succumbing to anxiety, depression and a host of other negative emotions, we need Hashem's… [Read more...]

Did you ever notice how couples from northern climates often celebrate the arrival of newborns less than a year after their Miami Beach, Palm Springs or Eilat vacation? The enhanced sunlight they enjoyed, with its extra dose of vitamin D, might deserve some of the credit. This is the vitamin that I… [Read more...]

There are people with upright hearts. They have the desire to perform an important commandment, but for some reason, they are unable to. This desire stimulates the Heavenly heart, which personally comes to the aid of such… [Read more...]

King David pays tribute to our patriarch Abraham, who stood alone against the whole world. Abraham's life is a shining example for King David and for all subsequent generations until Moshiach. It's also the… [Read more...]

A small fuel tanker truck carries 3000 gallons of fuel and runs on diesel fuel. A formula-1 race car carries no more than 30 gallons of fuel, but runs on high-octane benzine. They use different types of fuel because they have very different… [Read more...]

The "Thunder Cats" are the bravely dedicated operators of the IDF Caterpillar D9 bulldozers that spearheaded the ground operation in Gaza and paved the way for the rest of the troops. Their mission has always been indescribably… [Read more...]