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  • October 6, 2026
  • October 6, 2026
  • Meir Kaminski
  • Filosofie

Some people regard the priesthood, the rabbinic authority, the kingship or prophecy as positions of superiority

Yet Torah leadership is meant to be a form of service. If I think: “He doesn’t know what I know.” “What do you mean?” “Do you not study at all?” […]

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  • September 27, 2026
  • September 27, 2026
  • Meir Kaminski
  • Filosofie

כֶּתֶר שֵׁם טוֹב – The Crown of a Good Name Begins in Thought

The holy Baal Shem Tov zt”l took up this expression from the Mishnah. In Pirkei Avot 4:13 we read: רַבִּי שִׁמְעוֹן אוֹמֵר: שְׁלשָׁה כְתָרִים הֵם… וְכֶתֶר שֵׁם טוֹב עוֹלֶה עַל […]

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  • July 14, 2026
  • July 30, 2026
  • Meir Kaminski
  • Filosofie

The Question of Tznius

By: Yisrael Yitzchak Rosenfeld This is a fascinating topic that I still want to explore today, because it constantly stirs strong emotions. What Is the True Meaning of Tznius? Is modesty […]

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  • May 11, 2026
  • July 30, 2026
  • Meir Kaminski
  • Filosofie

Leadership is meant to be a form of service

Some people view the priesthood, rabbinic authority, kingship, or prophecy as positions of superiority, but according to the Torah, leadership is meant to be a form of service. The moment […]

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