There is an interesting halachic discussion regarding the Mitzvah of Sefirat Haomer - the forty-nine days that we count between the festival of Pesach and Shavuot. The authorities debate whether counting the Omer is considered one long mitzvah, or forty-nine independent obligations.
This past week the world was captivated, united and amazed by the remarkable rescue of a soccer team and their coach from complex and dangerous circumstances...writes Rabbi Michoel Gourarie.
Our sages say: "He who gets angry is like an idol worshipper." We can understand that losing our temper is ineffective and detrimental to our personal growth. But comparing anger with idolatry seems a little overboard and harsh. Why is it so severe?
In preparation for BINA's 20 years celebration, I have been reading a book called "Practical Kabbalah,” authored by our upcoming guest speaker Rabbi Laibl Wolf from Melbourne. I share with you a short idea from the beginning of the book where he discusses the importance of personal growth.
