Scach/Succah Covering: Its Material and its Purpose – Sukkos 5778

Machon Daniel Torah Weekly “To Stir the Mind and to Light up the Shabbos and the Holidays” Chag HaSuccos 2017/5778 Scach/Succah Covering: Its Material and its Purpose The Torah writes in Parshas Re’eh “חג הסוכות תעשה לך… באספך ומיקבך” / “You shall make for yourself Chag HaSuccos… from your gathering from your storehouse of grains and…

The Source of Yom Kippur to Atone and Purify – Yom Kippur 5778

Machon Daniel Torah Weekly “To Stir the Mind and to Light up the Shabbos and the Holidays Yom Kippur 2017/5778 The Source of Yom Kippur to Atone and Purify “כי ביום הזה יכפר עליכם לטהר אתכם מכל חטאתיכם” (ויקרא טז:ל) “For on this day He will bring you atonement to purify you from all your…

To Stir the Mind and to Light up Shabbos and Yom Tov – Rosh Hashanah 5778

As it is a custom to ask for forgiveness from all those one has wronged over the past year, now and before Yom Kippur, I hereby ask forgiveness from all those I may have pained in any manner! For my benefit, and as a manner of behavior to all those who are ready to forgive,…

The Purpose of Creation: Revelation of Hashem’s Hidden Presence – Netzavim/Vayeilech 5777

If you can, please print out a number of copies and place them in your shul so that others can benefit from the articles as well. Through this you will become a partner in the dissemination of the words of Torah! Thank you!   Machon Daniel Torah Weekly “To Stir the Mind and to Light…

The Source, the Work and the Result – Ki Savo 5777

To Stir the Mind and to Light up the Shabbos”! Parshas Ki Suvo 2017/5777   The Source, the Work and the Result “ולקחת מראשית כל פרי האדמה” (דברים כו:ב) “and you shall take from all first fruits of the earth” (Devorim 26:2) The posuk does not use the word “ראשונה” to describe the first fruits…

The Jewish King: A Man of Great Torah Stature and Community Service

  Dear friends, please consider joining Machon Daniel in its efforts on behalf of the Jewish people. Show your support, either financial or volunteer! There is no better preparation a person can make for Yom Hadin than to work for the benefit of the Klall!   Machon Daniel Torah Weekly “To Light Up the Shabbos”…

Letting Hashem into Your Life – V’Eschanan 5777

  Machon Daniel Torah Weekly “To Light Up the Shabbos” Parshas V’Eschanan 2017 /5777 Letting Hashem into Your Life “ובקשתם משם את ה’ אלקיך ומצאת כי תדרשנו בכל לבבך ובכל נפשך” (דברים ד:כט) “And you shall reach out to Hashem your G-d from there and you shall find (Him) because you searched for Him with…

The Obligation of Parents for their Children’s Education

“And I will punish all that oppress them.” Even those responsible for collecting charity will be punished for forcing contributions from the poor, except for the payment of school fees so that their children can learn Torah and Mishnah. (Midrash Rabbah, Parshas Emor 30) A person is obligated to hire a teacher to teach his…