Yitzi Hurwitz

G-d commanded Moses to accept the donations that the Jewish people would bring for the construction of the Mishkan, or Tabernacle.

Unable to speak or type due to having ALS, Rabbi Yitzi Hurwitz uses his eyes to communicate and write heartfelt Torah thoughts. Watch him share with us his powerful message of finding purpose even in the most difficult circumstances.

Parshat Mishpatim begins, "And these are the laws that ‘tasim’ [you shall set] ‘lifnayhem’ [before them]." Exodus 21:1. On the word lifnayhem, there are several different explanations. One of the explanations of the Talmud Talmud, Gittin 88b. is brought b...

In our relationships, it is not enough to follow the letter of the law, doing just what is expected. You need to have a heart and be a mentch. You need to love your spouse in every way.

The money and the possessions of the Jewish people are very precious to G-d, because in them are found these holy sparks that we are meant to uplift.

The way of G-d is to "journey forth," making this world into a home for G-d.

At Midnight G‑d's Love For Us Is Revealed When Moses told Pharaoh G‑d's message about the impending plague of the death of the first born, he changed the words of G‑d. G‑d said that the plague would take place "at midnight," Rashi to Exodus 11:4. meaning ...

If scripture already says, "Isaac son of Abraham," why the need to repeat, "Abraham fathered Isaac"?

Working on yourself is not only a personal endeavor, but it also has its effect on your surroundings and acquaintances.

It is through our togetherness, both "united," and "as one," that we don't take into account the level of the other, and we see every Jew as important and necessary.