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Moshe Klausner

May 30, 2026, 11:42 PM

There are three sins for which the Torah defines not only the act, but the person himself, as an abomination. In many other cases, the Torah describes the action as an abomination, yet stops short of defining the individual...

Apr 21, 2026, 5:30 PM

The Connection Between Yom HaZikaron / Yom Ha’atzmaut, and Pesach

The juxtaposition of Israel’s Memorial Day and Independence Day is often seen as somewhat striking. Memorial Day is deeply somber, centered on visiting the graves of fallen soldiers and hearing their stories. Yet within hours, the mood shifts dramatically...

Apr 7, 2026, 12:03 AM

Who Are the Real ‘Neturei Karta’ – ‘Protectors of the City’?

There is a well-known Yerushalmi (Chagigah 6:7) that relates the following: Rabbi Yehuda HaNasi sent Rabbi Chiya, Rabbi Assi, and Rabbi Immi to travel through the towns of Eretz Yisrael and appoint teachers of Torah and Mishnah. When they arrived...

Mar 15, 2026, 1:28 PM

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When war hits close to home

Going door to door near the missile strike in Beit Shemesh, I realized I was at the homes of families whose children are classmates of my own children

Dec 1, 2025, 7:27 PM

From Haran to Healing: The Emotional Journey of Yaakov

The Torah’s description of Lavan offers glimpses into his personality: how his family first interacted with him, and how, over time, those relationships shifted. When Yaakov first meets Lavan, the Torah says that Lavan welcomed him because “you are my...

Oct 8, 2025, 8:29 PM

The Power of Unity: Lessons From My Army Service

The Gemara Yerushalmi (Peah 1:1) teaches that despite King Achav’s wickedness, he was successful in his wars because the nation was united. In contrast, although King David was righteous, he was less successful in battle, as the nation in...

Sep 18, 2025, 6:32 PM

Parashas Netzavim – Judaism’s Paradigm Shift

Parashas Netzavim begins with a powerful and unusual moment: You are all standing today before Hashem your God—your leaders, your tribes, your elders, and your officers, every man of Israel; your children, your wives, and the stranger in your camp,...

Aug 6, 2025, 10:20 AM

Tu B’av – The Story of Jewish Resilience

A poster that reads "Am Yisrael Chai"-The Nation of Israel Lives. Photo by Faygie Holt

While in modern Israeli culture, the 15th of Av (Tu B'av) is widely celebrated as a type of Valentine's Day and referred to as Yom HaAhavah (Day of Love), its significance runs much deeper, personifying Jewish resilience that has...

Jul 14, 2025, 3:58 PM

Redemption through pain: Aliyah and the 3 weeks

My family landing in Ben Gurion as new olim. (courtesy)

As I commemorate today living in Israel for 10 years, it has given me an opportunity to reflect. While working at the hospital yesterday, a colleague asked me if after October 7 I regret moving here, as it's been so...

May 15, 2025, 7:28 PM

Has Segulah Culture Superseded Halachah?

In the past twenty or so years, there has been a gradual shift towards the use of segulas and other “quick fixes” among the Jewish people, in the hopes that those acts will help us achieve what we want. Despite...

About Me

Moshe Klausner lives in Ramat Bet Shemesh, originally from New Jersey. He is a Speech Pathologist by profession, working locally in Bet Shemesh and specializing in voice disorders. He also lains each Shabbos at shul. He loves Torah, Israel, and the Jewish people.