The Power of Unity: Why Division Was the First Step to Slavery
Slavery didn’t start with chains. Something deeper came first. Discover the turning point that changed everything for an entire nation.
Articles by Rabbi Ovadia Chen
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The Power of a Smile: Why Kindness Matters More Than Money
A timeless Torah lesson on how a simple smile, kind word, or act of respect can uplift a person more than financial help
Your Value Never Changes: A Powerful Lesson on Identity and Environment
Discover how your true worth remains intact and how your surroundings shape who you become
Where This World Meets the Next: Discovering True Joy in Torah and Life
Yaakov's seamless transition teaches that real fulfillment isn’t in wealth — but in living a life already connected to the World to Come
The Burning Bush: How One Small Step Led to Redemption
How spiritual growth, divine revelation, and personal redemption begin the moment we choose to pause, reflect, and turn toward the fire
Why Yaakov Placed Torah Before Kindness and Prayer
A deep Torah insight into Yaakov's blessing of Ephraim and Menashe, revealing why truth and Torah are the foundation of kindness, prayer, and spiritual growth
The Two Mitzvot That Brought Redemption: Self Sacrifice, Faith, and the Secret of the Exodus
Why Korban Pesach and Brit Milah became the spiritual turning point of Yetziat Mitzrayim, how Moshe Rabbeinu’s devotion unlocked miracles, and what timeless lessons about courage and faith still inspire Jewish life today
How the Passover Haggadah Became the Jewish World’s All‑Time Bestseller
We read it every year, but behind the Haggadah lies a $700 million manuscript, thousands of commentaries, obsessive collectors, and a rabbi with over thirty editions to his name.
The City of Gold: Ten Fascinating Truths About Jerusalem
A journey through ten remarkable facts that reveal Jerusalem’s unique place in history, faith, and human memory.
The Rebirth of Hebrew: A Modern Miracle
Discover how Hebrew returned as a spoken language after two millennia, explore the perspectives of Jewish sages on its revival, and uncover its role in the language of future redemption.
The Holy Language: Why Hebrew Is Sacred
Why is Hebrew called the Holy Language? The spiritual depth and history of the language of the Torah and of creation, and how it shapes Jewish identity.
The Relentless Torah Scholar: The Life and Legacy of the Late Rabbi Moshe Levi
From sleepless nights of study to unwavering reverence for his teachers, Rabbi Moshe Levi's journey through halachic (Jewish legal) mastery and humility continues to inspire
The Enemy Within: Understanding the Evil Inclination in Jewish Thought
A psychological and spiritual look at the voice of self-sabotage, temptation, and doubt that never leaves your side
Harmonizing Opposites: A Tribute to Rabbi Ovadia Yosef z"l
Rabbi Ovadia Yosef's remarkable ability to balance seemingly contradictory traits was perhaps the most astonishing aspect of his character. A man fully immersed in Torah study while engaging with the political intricacies of the nation. A gentle soul to his students, yet fiercely unwavering when defending Jewish law.
How to Outsmart the Evil Inclination: The Danger of Debating Temptation
Why Refusing to Engage with Your Evil Inclination Is the Key to Spiritual Strength and Inner Victory
How Did Abraham Keep the Entire Torah Before It Was Given?
How Abraham Perceived and Fulfilled G-d’s Will Without Commandments- and What It Teaches Us About the Yetzer Hara and Spiritual Clarity
The Rambam and the Deadly Challenge: The Brilliant Story of Wisdom Over Fear
How Maimonides defeated jealousy, outsmarted his rival, and revealed the life-changing power of the human mind
A Rabbi's Determination: The Turning Point that Shaped a Generation
A seemingly ordinary morning at a Jerusalem grocery store turns into a historic moment as a respected rabbi seeks an unusual role to preserve the future of Torah studies.
