Torah

We all want to share deep and thoughtful ideas at the Seder in order to enhance our Pesach experience. I hope this collection of Divrei Torah will aid you on your journey toward a meaningful and transformative Seder night.

Donny walked up to the podium. It was his high school graduation, and he was the valedictorian. After thanking his classmates, teachers, and family, he paused before sharing this story:

Right now, I’m standing here as the valedictorian of my high school class. I excelled in my studies, I am good friends with my classmates, and I am heading toward a bright future.

A crowd of close to 700 roshei yeshiva, rebbeim, students, alumni and supporters gathered on March 16 in a packed Marina del Rey ballroom for Yeshiva University’s Annual Yeshiva Dinner—a celebration of the living chain of Torah and the leaders who carry it forward. The evening honored three distinguished figures whose lives embody devotion to Torah and communal responsibility: Elliot Gibber, Rabbi Yaakov Neuburger and Rabbi Dovid Miller—along with the alumni of the RIETS Israel Kollel.

After an overwhelming week at work, Daniel decides to go on a nature hike to recharge. Without letting anyone know of his plans, he heads off into the mountains. As he enjoys the view and the peaceful quiet around him, he suddenly slips and tumbles off the edge of a cliff. He plunges downward but somehow manages to grasp a branch jutting out of the cliff face. He clings to the branch for dear life, trying not to look down at the ravine below.

There’s a story of two elderly men who had been childhood friends but had not seen each other in many years. One day, they ran into each other on the street and were delighted to recognize one another. One of them lived in the area, so he invited the other into his home. They happily caught each other up on their lives, getting lost in their stories and jokes as the day went on. The guest finally noticed that it had become dark outside, so he asked his friend if he had the time.

Thousands of Lomdim led By Gedolei Yisroel Participate in Dirshu Convention

“Every yeshiva leaves an indelible stamp upon its talmidim. You can tell what roshem the yeshiva makes by observing the talmidim of that Yeshiva. Dirshu is also a yeshiva! It does not have a brick-and-mortar building, but it is a yeshiva! What special imprint does the Dirshu Yeshiva leave on each of its talmidim?