by Rabbi Yaacov Haber | Feb 3, 2012 | Beshalach
When Amalek attacked Israel, Moses ordered Joshua to lead the battle against Amalek. He himself went to a hilltop with Aaron and Hur. The fortunes of battle shifted depending on whether Moses’ arms were raised or not. As long as his arms were raised, the...
by Rabbi Yaacov Haber | Jan 27, 2012 | Bo
Everyone has been asking: “Rabbi, what time can I daven in the morning? It seems to get light so late!” There are a number of answers to this question. One third of all adults in the USA own a smart phone. Within seconds you can get the exact moment of...
by Rabbi Yaacov Haber | Jan 20, 2012 | Va'eira
The hopeful and encouraging words of Moshe fell flat. “I have come to set you free! G-d has made me a messenger to facilitate the Geula!” But They did not listen to Moshe because of shortness of breath, kotzer ruach, and because of strenuous work. What is...
by Rabbi Yaacov Haber | Dec 16, 2011 | Vayeshev
Shmuel Fixler A”H, a wonderful Jew who lived in Buffalo, NY, when I served as Rabbi there, once taught me a valuable lesson. Reb Shmuel was a Holocaust survivor. He had been through Hell, and the Nazis not only murdered most of his family, they also killed his...
by Rabbi Yaacov Haber | Dec 8, 2011 | Vayishlach
Lately, I’ve been intrigued by the struggle between good and evil, light and darkness, Yaakov and Esav. The actual struggle between these two brothers became the prototype of the Jewish struggle with myriads of outside forces and enemies that wanted to destroy us....
