In the aftermath of World War II, Rabbonim and activists worked tirelessly to establish Jewish infrastructure for American Jewry. The frierdiker Rebbe, the previous Chabad Rebbe, was once approached by a community activist who questioned why Chabad did not preoccupy...
In the Jewish cemetery of Vilna, there are two brothers buried next to each other. Their graves both display glowing descriptions of their character and kindness. Interestingly, the two graves each contain half of a posuk from the aishes chayil inscribed on them. One...
The story is told of a prominent Finnish composer who threw a lavish party. At the party, his close confidant noticed something puzzling. “Your entire identity is music, and yet your guest list has hedge fund managers, real estate moguls, and finance...
Rabbi Nosson Spira, the author of Megaleh Amukos and beloved Rov of Krakow, had decided to leave his post. No amount of entreating would change his decision. His mind was made up. On the day he was supposed to leave, he suddenly announced that he was going to stay....
Reb Moshe Feinstein was once attending an important rabbinical gathering when he excused himself, saying that he had an important matter to attend to. The driver wondered what was more important than this rabbinical conference. And Reb Moshe directed him to a wedding...
