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The Areivim Plan: Life Insurance that Nourishes the Soul

"What is it that distinguishes the thousands of years of history from what we think of as modern times?" What is "the revolutionary idea that defines the boundary between modern times and the past"? A hint: It is something that "goes way beyond the progress of science, technology, capitalism, and democracy." (All quotations from the introduction to, Against the Gods, the Remarkable Story of Risk, by Peter Bernstein, unless otherwise noted.)

The Foundations of the Torah Home: How to Establish a Stable and Successful Jewish Marriage
Based on the sichos of Morenu veRabbeinu HaGaon HaRav Chaim Pinchas Scheinberg, Shlita

Part Two: Menuchas Hanefesh

We all desire and value sholom. Nevertheless, sholom is a vague term. It is also an elusive reality. We generally think of peace as being the lack of conflict between people. This definition, however, does not indicate the need for menuchas hanefesh.

Bein Odom Lechavero and Avodoh Lesheim Shomayim During Golus Yishmoel and Edom
by HaRav Meir Zvi Bergman

Part III

The first part focused on the Torah reading of the first day of Rosh Hashonoh that discusses the birth of Yitzchok and the expulsion of Yishmoel from Avrohom's house by Soroh with Avrohom's consent. The Ramban says that Soroh Imeinu was punished for this, as well as Avrohom for letting her do it, in that Hogor was given a son who was a pere odom, and who later oppressed the descendants of Avrohom and Soroh.

Who Opens the Gate for Those Who Knock in Repentance
by B. Reim

A talk with the Rabbonim HaGeonim: HaRav Mendel Weinbach, rosh yeshiva Ohr Somayach and HaRav Nochum Diamant, menahel ruchani of Yeshivas Nesivos Olom.

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