by Rabbi Yaacov Haber | Jan 4, 2013 | Shemot
There is an interesting story told in the Book of Judges, Chapter 17. A certain woman left her fortune to her son Michiyahu for the purpose of setting up an idolatorous cult. He had a fancy idol and a temple built for this purpose, but could not find a priest to lead...
by Rabbi Yaacov Haber | Dec 28, 2012 | Vayechi
Every neshama has a purpose and a unique excellence of its own. No two neshamos should be striving for the same goal. As much as we all have to try to succeed in everything we do, each one of us has a specialty which should be the emphasis of our lives. So, you may...
by Rabbi Yaacov Haber | Dec 23, 2012 | Vayigash
In today’s parsha, we read how Joseph reveals himself to his brothers. “And Joseph could not restrain himself before all his attendants, and he cried out: `Let every man go out from before me’. And no man stood with him, when Joseph made himself...
by Rabbi Yaacov Haber | Dec 14, 2012 | Mikeitz
Sometimes saying ‘Boruch Hashem’ is not so easy. “If one digs deep into their soul to find blessing and then articulates that blessing in the form of praise to G-d, the Presence of G-d, the Shechina, will immediately rest on that individual and...
by Rabbi Yaacov Haber | Nov 23, 2012 | Vayetzei
“No man ever said on his deathbed, ‘I wish I had spent more time in the office.’” I’ve heard this sentimental quotation so many times in my life. I’ve heard it from motivational speakers, at Outreach seminars and even in Yeshivah. It seems to ring true. I...
