Dear Matzav Inbox
I hesitated to write this letter, but I can no longer sit idly by as I witness the tragic waste of time and life that is unfolding before our eyes. People are literally throwing away their precious days, weeks, and months, sucked into the abyss of useless WhatsApp groups filled with nothing but utter nonsense.

By Rabbi Pinchos Lipschutz
The posuk (Bereishis 37:1) tells us, “Vayeishev Yaakov b’eretz megurei aviv b’eretz Cana’an — Yaakov lived in the land where his father had sojourned, in the land of Cana’an.” This statement essentially repeats the same information. If we know that Yaakov lived where his father lived, then it follows that he lived in Cana’an, the land promised to the Jewish people. Why does the Torah repeat itself?
Rav Meir Soloveitchik explains that the Torah is emphasizing something important: Yaakov returned to the Promised Land not only because it was the land Hashem had promised to Avrohom Avinu at the Bris Bein Habesarim, but also because it was the land where his father, Yitzchok, lived.

Dear Matzav Inbox,
I had the privilege of attending the H3 Business Halacha Summit in Chicago yesterday and this morning, and I must say, it was nothing short of amazing and inspiring. The summit brought together a group of brilliant minds, business professionals, and rabbonim, all united by the common goal of exploring the intersection of business and halacha – and hashkafah. The wealth of knowledge shared was truly eye-opening.
Amidst all the insightful discussions and teachings, one crucial topic was brought to the fore: bitachon.

Dear Matzav Inbox,
Have you noticed the peculiar trend in the world of podcasts catering to the frum community? I’d like to share the following with the Matzav readership.
It seems that unless you have a backstory straight out of a Hollywood script, you’re not considered podcast-worthy. A simple, “regular” frum Yid—someone who davened Shacharis this morning, went to work, learned a blatt, came home, and helped their kids with homework—apparently just doesn’t cut it.

Dear Matzav Inbox,
For us yidden who keep halacha, there are certain obligations that, while they might seem minor to outsiders, carry serious religious significance. One of these is the prohibition of *shatnez*—the mixing of wool and linen in a garment. This mitzvah, found in the Torah, is something that many of us are careful to observe, especially in today’s world, where so many garments are made with a variety of materials. But here’s the question I’ve been grappling with: why is shatnez checking so expensive?

By Rabbi Pinchos Lipschutz
We are still living in the shadow of the historic attack that occurred last year on Simchas Torah in Eretz Yisroel. Twelve hundred Jews were slaughtered, thousands were wounded, and hundreds were taken captive. Small villages were destroyed, and in Israel’s southern towns, the damage inflicted remains fresh and evident.
Israel launched a bloody, bitter war to eradicate Hamas, the terror group responsible for the massacre.
Ever since that bitter day, we have been witnessing the Yad Hashem, the Divine Hand, at work. Today, we see it more clearly than ever.

Dear Matzav Inbox,
I was deeply concerned upon reading recent advertisements and witnessing the growing trend of microblading within the frum community. While it may be marketed as a beauty procedure, it raises serious halachic questions that should not be overlooked, as I will outline. I hope Matzav readers and others will take notice.
Microblading, for those Matzav readers who may not be familiar, involves the semi-permanent tattooing of eyebrows using fine needles to deposit pigment into the skin. At best, this procedure is a shailah in halacha, and at worst, it may be outrightly assur according to leading poskim.

Dear Matzav Inbox, 
We, the directors of Broken Ties, an organization established to create awareness of alienated parents, would like to thank the courageous writer of the Matzav.com letter titled “Parental Alienation is Not Just A Marital Problem.”
We appreciate their forceful and descriptive lines presenting the horror and devastation that alienation has wrought on so many frum families. In our support group alone there are close to 2000 anguished parents pleading 24/7 to be reunited with their children. Their pain is unbearable and there is no relief in sight.

Dear Matzav Inbox,
I appreciated watching the Agudah Convention session two nights ago on “Social Media and the World of WhatsApp: How Do We Win the Battle?” Rabbi Moshe Rotberg, Rav of K’hal Zichron Yechezkel, and Rabbi Moshe Don Kestenbaum, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshiva Gedola Ohr Yitzchak and author of Olam Hamiddos, spoke with such clarity and urgency about the dangers of social media, WhatsApp groups, and the negative impact they have on our precious communities. Their words, undoubtedly, struck a chord and resonated deeply with all who were listening (or watching, as in my case).

By Rabbi Pinchos Lipschutz
Yaakov Avinu had a rough life. In last week’s parsha, we learned how he was tormented even prior to his birth, by his twin brother Eisov, who would go on to serve as a persistent adversary, continually striving toward Yaakov’s downfall. After Yaakov received Yitzchok’s brachos, he was compelled to flee into exile to avoid his brother’s lethal intentions.