About the Author


Rabbi Yehonasan Gefen

Rabbi Yehonasan Gefen is a close student of Rabbi Yitzchak Berkovits and a senior member of the Jerusalem Kollel.  Rabbi Gefen’s has spent over 12 years of intensive Torah and Talmudic study at Aish HaTorah and the Jerusalem Kollel, and has a degree in history and politics from the University of Birmingham, UK. Rabbi Gefen has written numerous articles for Hamodia and other publications. His writing inspires people across the spectrum of Jewish observance to live with the vibrancy and beauty of Torah.
Rabbi Gefen has recently published his fifth book. His new book delves deeply into the characters of great kings such as David, Shlomo, Chizkiyahu, and Yoshiyahu and those of the most maligned of kings, such as Yeravam, Achav, and Menashe, focusing on the most significant aspects unique to each king. Its readers will develop a whole new understanding of the kings of Israel and the overall institution of the kingship of Israel. Click here to order: https://www.feldheim.com/king-david-and-the-kings-of-israel
Visit Rabbi Gefen's site at http://rabbiygefen.blogspot.com/


Parsha: The Prohibition to Lend with Interest

Judaism and Kindness

Parsha: Why Did the Sea Split?

Parsha: Seeing Righteous People

Parsha: Sharing the Pain of the Community

Parsha: A True Understanding of Blessings

Parsha: The Relationship Between Yehuda and Binyamin

Parsha: Forgiving Shimon

Parsha: The Rashbam’s Interpretation of the Sale of Yosef

Parsha: Being Alone

Parsha: The Consequences of Deceit

Parsha: Blessings and Deceit

Parsha: The Deeper Connection Between Sarah and Esther

Parsha: Helping Others Helps Oneself

Parsha: Lot's Spiritual Downfall

Parsha: The Invention of ‘Retirement’

Parsha: The Two Voices in the Garden

Parsha: Positive Influence

Parsha: History Through a Torah Lens

Parsha: Bringing the Children

Parsha: Repentance from Joy

Parsha: Happiness and Love of God

Parsha: Avoiding Tests

Parsha: Belief without Action

Parsha: Charity and Self-Respect

Parsha: Two Aspects of Kindness

Parsha: The Mezuzah and the Home

Parsha: Small Things that are Big

Parsha: The Rashness of the Tribes of Gad and Reuven

Parsha: The Daughters of Tzlafchad

Parsha: Avraham and Bilaam: Total Opposites

Parsha: The Sale of Yosef and the Spies

Parsha: The Danger of "Constructive" Lashon Hara

Parsha: Stepping out of Oneself

Parsha: Interest and Resurrection

Parsha: The Showbread

Parsha: Waiting Three Years

Parsha: Seeing One’s Own Flaws

Parsha: The Importance of Preparation

Parsha: Insights in Rashi– The Battle with the ‘Old, Stupid King'

Parsha: The Leader's Repentance

Parsha: Learning About Shabbat

Parsha: The Extra Soul of Shabbat

Parsha: The Missing Name

Parsha: The Tabernacle and the Flags

Parsha: Understanding Torah

Parsha: Criticism the Right Way

Parsha: Praying in Desperation

Parsha: The Three Plans of Leaving Egypt

Parsha: Seeing the Righteous

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