Enjoy your vacations, but remember: They complement life, they don’t replace it.

The promise of reward for observing the Torah seems to contradict an explicit teaching of the Talmud. So how do we reconcile these two teachings?

Though the word 'Eikev' is essentially not translatable on its own, it can be understood as meaning 'on condition.'

There is no embarrassment in making mistakes - unless we fail to learn from them.

Why did Caleb go to Hebron to pray for Divine assistance? He knew right from wrong.

The commentators emphasize that the people who complained to Moses were 'exceptionally God fearing,' and this comment is worthy of some elaboration. 

Let us take a look at the story of Ruth and see what Shavuot holiday inspiration we can 'glean' (no pun intended, for those who know the story) from it. 

Lucy Dee was murdered by Palestinian terrorists along with two of her daughters.

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

We are all born with negative traits, however, our mission is to channel them for the good, as did Jacob and King David.

The ideal era is when, according to Isaiah's prophecy, there will be no more war. But until that prophecy is fulfilled, there are times when war is required, justified, and even encouraged.

There is never a break or vacation from religious commitment!  There is never a 'journey away from the Mountain of God.'

Is new conservative caucus any different than Jews advancing liberalism under the banner of Judaism?

When we start seeing God as One, we’ll replace the notion of 'coincidences' with an understanding of the messages we receive from Him.

If it's not a 'Moses-style' leadership, then it isn’t really leadership at all.

Rabbi Ari Enkin , United with Israel’s rabbinic director, shares an important life lesson.

Love thy neighbor as thyself – only if he is – your neighbor, i.e., virtuous but not if he is wicked, as it is written, the fear of the Lord is to hate evil (Prov.8:13).

Intermarriage is not merely unwise; it is a rebellion against Jewish tradition and Jewish continuity that will almost always end in heartache and misery. 

We must go out of our way and to do anything we can to avoid embarrassing another human being. That should be among the highest priorities of God-fearing people.

When seeking a spouse, be sure to look for family values and attributes such as kindness, patience, humility, and generosity. Don't be blinded by good looks and bank accounts.

The message in this week's Torah portion is to stand up for what’s right. We have to look inwards, not outwards, for strength, inspiration and direction.

Nobody is expected to be perfect, but everyone is expected to be honest.

This is a worthwhile lesson in good leadership - and decency!

An important lesson taken from this week's Torah portion is that we should never be afraid to stand up for what is right.

A leader wants to see his flock become successful on their own. This is certainly true in the material dimension, and it is just as true in the spiritual dimension.

There was a unique requirement for making the holy trumpets, the Menorah and the Cherubs. What does this teach us?

Our sages teach us that the Revelation at Sinai was a wedding. God was the groom and the Jewish people were His bride.

There is a widespread misconception that Orthodox Judaism treats women like second-class citizens. It is simply not true.

Shabbat observance is guaranteed to change your life for the better. With your phone off and an afternoon nap – you will certainly agree.

The Torah uses unique wording regarding the collection of funds for the sanctuary in the desert that it uses nowhere else where donations are concerned.

God goes above and beyond for us, so let us do the same for Him!

We must all live our lives in a way that will make our children look up to us and want to emulate our ways. 

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, who passed away on the Sabbath, was hailed as a major force for good by heads of state and fellow spiritual leaders of various faiths.

If God endows us with certain talents and abilities, it means that He expects us to use them properly. God made you the way you are because He believes in you!

Understanding the reasons behind several of the laws of Chanuka provides insight into true Jewish values.

The Torah wants us to be happy with what we have!

Concern for nationalism is deemed by segments of the world to be inherently unethical even as nationalism is recognized as necessary.

Former Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Michael Oren delivered a unique message to people around the world on the occasion of the Jewish New Year.