by Rabbi Yaacov Haber | Oct 14, 2001 | Vayishlach
To sign or not to sign? There have been times in all of our lives where we are faced with a dilemma or an inner struggle. Perhaps it is a business opportunity, a friendship or relationship that comes our way. A chance that will enhance our lives significantly that...
by Rabbi Yaacov Haber | Oct 14, 2001 | Vayetzei
What kind of Jew cuts a deal with G-d? What a chutzpah to say to G-d: I will behave; I will do Your will – IF – You promise to take care of me. The true servant of G-d, you would think, worships his Creator with unconditional servitude. He or she will do...
by Rabbi Yaacov Haber | Oct 14, 2001 | Chayei Sarah
Avrohom Avinu had gone through so much and had achieved such great heights. At almost one hundred years old his mind was in the Heavens. It was at this supremely spiritual esoteric stage of his life that he was faced with a very down-to-earth challenge. He had to make...
by Rabbi Yaacov Haber | Sep 24, 2001 | Sukkot
There will come a time when the Nations of the world will realize that without Mitzvos their lives are not complete. They will complain to G-d of his unfairness and beg Him for a second chance. Hashem will respond, “I have an easy Mitzvah called Sukkah”....
by Rabbi Yaacov Haber | Sep 24, 2001 | Sukkot
Why the Sukah? “Because G-d made us dwell in Sukos when we left Egypt.” Exactly what are we celebrating and remembering when we sit in a Sukah? There is a well-known dispute in the Gemarah. One opinion taught that we are celebrating the spirit of G-d. G-d...
