That which we think should happen — based on natural and logical assumptions — is not necessarily what will be. 

Rabbi Ari Enkin presents a multi-faceted, information-packed webinar covering the Torah portion of Numbers, Jerusalem Day and the holiday of Shavuot.

Rabbi Enkin delves deeply into the mysterious Torah law about lending with interest, plus few other lesser-known business laws as well.

The Jewish people were not going to be in the Land of Israel for another 40 years. Why the urgency?

There are several fascinating explanations regarding the meaning of Lag b'Omer and why 'holy fires' play such a prominent role.

Rabbi Enkin explores some of the major ethical works that Judaism has produced, including the famous Ethics of the Fathers.

Nobody is immune from temptation, ever, and the only way to consistently live a moral, ethical life is to observe the commandments.

What do the special laws regarding the priestly tribe have to do with leadership?

Discover what some of the lesser known Torah commandments are really all about..

We don’t get everything we want exactly when we want it. Everything in the right time. 

What we will deal with in this article is the issue of adultery and the offspring that results from such a relationship.

Never again will Jews be defenseless against those who would attempt to annihilate them!

Israel's Independence Day is observed immediately after Memorial Day to remind us that without the sacrifice of Israel's fallen heroes there would be no triumphant future.

Rabbi Enkin deciphers, demystifies and explains Jewish laws of purity, many of which are practiced only when the Holy Temple stands.,

It was precisely birds that were chosenfor this particular sacrifice, as birds are always 'chirping,' ie. talking.

One of the most fun songs for children at the Passover seder is "Chad Gadya," meaning "One Little Goat." But for adults, there are some profound interpretations.

Be sure to watch Yishai Fleischer's eye-opening film, "Under the Prayer Shawl - Secrets of the Priestly Blessing."

Passover is a time to free ourselves from the "bondage" of every day living and "bond" with our Creator and those whom we love.

In this piece, Rabbi Ari Enkin gives a crash course on the Seder rituals and the basic meaning behind each of them.

Matzah is a dual symbol. It is called the Bread of Affliction, but it also represents freedom. You might think they are opposite ideas, but they are not.

Rabbi Enkin presents an "Everything-You-Need-To-Know-About-Passover" webinar with an emphasis on lesser-known customs and practices.

Why is the performance of so many commandments necessary in order to help us remember the Exodus from Egypt?

This week’s Torah portion is 'Tzav' (Leviticus 6:1–8:36), and it continues with the details of the sacrificial services and offerings in the Holy Temple.

How much effect could just one act of religious observance have on the individual, the collective Jewish people and the world?

A Jew must remember that while his celebrations might be personal, they can never be totally disconnected to the nation

Since sacrifices may very well have been the original "Jewish foods," this webinar explores Jewish foods in great gastronomic detail.

Many commentators have discussed the ban on rips and tears in the priestly garments and what they represent.

Learn about the "Four Special Sabbaths" which fall during the pre-Passover period, and various other distinctive Sabbaths throughout the year.

Rabbi Enkin takes a fascinating look at the entire story of the Golden Calf and presents meaningful lessons that we can implement in our daily lives.

Moses teaches us that no matter how committed we are to an opinion or position in an argument, the relationship is always more important than the disagreement.

When a person is happy and optimistic their entire outlook is one of happiness and positivity. Good things will happen!

From the Torah’s perspective, a great leader is one who has no ego and is able to “lower” himself to care for those who are “beneath him.”

A timeless verse from the Book of Esther continually challenges us to step up when we are called upon to take action!

Jews celebrate the Purim holiday with costumes, parties, food and drink. Yet the festivities are meaningful and permeated with spirituality.

Through an extra Sabbath Torah reading before Purim, the Jewish people remember the evil who attack God.

There is the bare minimum, and there is 'beauty.'

The Torah portion of “Tetzaveh” (Exodus 27:20-30:10) discusses the elaborate clothing of the High Priest – “for honor and for glory”. Our sages teach that clothing should have a sense of honor and glory — we should not just wear “anything.” How we dress is major aspect of being Jewish. We are to dress modestly,... Read more »

It's time for Purim, the holiday on which the Jewish people celebrate deliverance from the evil plot of Haman.

Adar is the most joyous of months, as the Talmud teaches, "When the month of Adar enters we increase our joy."

Rabbi Enkin takes an in-depth look at the Tabernacle, Holy Temple and modern-day synagogues.