Why Work?

February 14th, 2013, In Parsha, Shemot, by Yossi Katz

The Menorah was made (Exodus 25:31). It shall be made on its own (Midrash Tanchuma, Beha’alotkha 3). Because Moses was uncertain how to create it, God said to him: Throw the brick of gold into the fire and it will form itself. Therefore it does not say “You must make” (Rashi on Exodus 25:31). Work, … Continue Reading

The New Pathways Mishpatim

February 7th, 2013, In Parsha, Pathways, Shemot, by admin

We give up before we even get started

February 6th, 2013, In Articles, Inspiration, Parsha, Shemot, by Yossi Katz

“Moses and Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, and seventy of the elders of Israel ascended. They saw the God of Israel…He did not send forth His hand – they [Nadab and Abihu] viewed God, yet they ate and drank” (Exodus 24:9-11). This implies they were fit to be punished because they looked at Him with a … Continue Reading

The New Pathways Yitro

February 1st, 2013, In Parsha, Pathways, Shemot, by Yossi Katz

The New Pathways Beshalach

January 24th, 2013, In Parsha, Pathways, Shemot, by admin

It’s Not Up To Us

January 23rd, 2013, In Articles, Parsha, Shemot, by Yossi Katz

“God said to Moses, ‘Behold, I will rain down bread from Heaven for you’” (Exodus 16:4). How often do we hear people complaining about how difficult it is to make a buck these days? It doesn’t help that the media is filled with dire predictions of economic turmoil. Why is making a living so difficult? … Continue Reading