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: Taking Responsibility

Parsha: Long-Term Consequences

Parsha: Learning Responsibility From the Frogs

Parsha: Miriam - The Life Giver

In her merit the miraculous supply of water sustained the wandering Jews.

Parsha: Reunions

Parsha: Yosef's Greatness

Parsha: Making Good Intentions Last

Parsha: Reuben - A Model of Repentance

Parsha: Laban - Ignoring the Messages

Efforts to amass riches through deceit does not increase prosperity.

Parsha: Isaac - The Middle Stage in Serving God

Parsha: Eliezer - Breaking the Curse of Canaan

Parsha: Reacting to Success and Failure

Parsha: Fleeing From Disputes

Parsha: Nimrod - Self Worship

Parsha: The First Rashi

Parsha: The Numerous Mitzvot

Parsha: Writing Our Own Sefer Torah

Parsha: The Choice of LIfe Over Death

Parsha: The True Source of Joy

Parsha: The Power of Habit

Parsha: Judging Favorably vs. Being Naive

Parsha: Mourning: The Body and the Soul

Parsha: Fear of God

Parsha: Going Beyond the Letter of the Law

Parsha: Honesty In Money Matters

Parsha: Accepting Rebuke

Parsha: Money and Honor

Parsha: Activity Versus Accomplishment

Parsha: The Danger of Mockery

Parsha: Spying After Our Hearts

Parsha: Understanding the Sins in the Desert

We are not angels.

Parsha: The Importance of the Individual

Parsha: The Two Stages of Divine Service

Parsha: Living With Our Learning

Parsha: Giving With Dignity

The importance of preserving independence and self-esteem.

Parsha: Our Portion in Olam Haba

Parsha: Do Not Hate Your Brother In Your Heart

Parsha: Going Forward

Parsha: Brit Mila: Why the Eighth Day

Parsha: Understanding the Tzaraat on the Houses

Parsha: Acquiring a Friend

Parsha: The Symbolism of the Sacrifices

Parsha: The 'Right' Kind of Jealousy

Parsha: Clearing the Confusion

Parsha: Striking the Right Balance

Parsha: Complete Kindness

Parsha: Rav Noach Weinberg zt"l

Appreciating his genuine trust in God.

Parsha: Freeing Ourselves

Parsha: The Third Stage of Redemption

Parsha: The Plague of Frogs

The destructive force of anger.

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