Rabbi Sender Haber

Rabbi, Monsey, NY
The Bond of All Mothers (Shir Hashirim)

The Bond of All Mothers (Shir Hashirim)

In Shir Hashirim, the girls of Jerusalem are encouraged to go out and see the crown that King Shlomo’s mother made for him on the day of his wedding. According to the Medrash, King Shlomo’s mother never made him a crown. This crown is a reference to the Mishkan which...
How Should We Spend Our Day? A Shabbos Shuva Drosha

How Should We Spend Our Day? A Shabbos Shuva Drosha

Introduction Let’s assume for a moment that most of us don’t spend our entire day studying and praying. We have professions, homes, cars, families, and all sorts of things to keep us busy. What should our approach be to those other parts of our life? Are they our...
Opposition

Opposition

The Jewish people could be pardoned for spying on the land of Israel. It was a regular military tactic and an example of good planning. Their problem was the way that they looked at the land. They forgot about Hashem’s promise and they forgot that the conquest was not...
Consultation (Acharei Mos)

Consultation (Acharei Mos)

After the death of Aharon’s two sons Moshe came and told Aharon that he should not enter the Kodesh Hakodashim. Rav Yosi Haglili confirms that the sons of Aharon had been killed as a punishment for their entry. Something seems wrong here. If the sons were punished for...
Pesach: Are Miracles Good?

Pesach: Are Miracles Good?

Introduction In about a week, we will fulfill the Mitzvah to relive and retell the story of our Exodus from Egypt. Actually, we are obligated to remember the Exodus every single day and every week. We mention Yetzias Mitzrayim in Shema and in Kiddush. On Pesach, Rav...