Parshas Eikev / Where Everybody Knows Your Name
Sometimes you want to go Where everybody knows your name And they’re always glad you came You want to be where you can see Our troubles are all the same …
Parshas Devarim / The King’s Speech
“According to most studies, people’s number-one fear is public speaking. Number two is death. Death is number two. Does that sound right? This means to the average person, if you …
Parshas Pinchos / The Faithful Shepherd
The arduous journey was finally nearing its conclusion. The Jewish people had wandered through the desert for forty long years. Years filledwith ups and downs, complaints and miracles, awesome accomplishments …
Parshas Balak / On Deleted Donkeys & Dignity
What do Winnie the Pooh, Chronicles of Narnia, Shrek, Pinocchio, and Grimms Fairy Tales have in common? A talking donkey. Fairy tales seem to have their fair share of them (bad …
Suffering, Sin, and the Ways of G-d Dialogue #8
Can there be a misfortune in a city and God has not brought it? (Amos 3:6)
On January 12, 2010, a catastrophic earthquake hit the country of Haiti, causing widespread devastation and massive loss of life and limb, and leaving hundreds of thousands homeless. The international community, shocked by the indescribable human tragedy, immediately galvanized efforts to bring relief to, and express solidarity with, the suffering people of Haiti. Prominently included among those expressing solidarity and offering humanitarian aid was the State of Israel and the Jewish community—including the Orthodox Jewish community.
Parshas Tazria/Metzorah – Sensitivity for the Suffering Sinner
Lep’er n. One suffering from leprosy; outcast. (Webster’s Dictionary) Webster has it right. Indeed, as the Torah tells us, a leper is both one who is suffering from leprosy and an outcast. Unique among …
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Oh, the Places You’ll Go! — Corona Update and Thought
Dearest Friends, When I first sent out an email about ourShul closing, I wrote — “Thecurrent plan is to reopen Wednesday, April 1st for Shacharis at7:15″ That …
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Parshas Vaeira – Busy and Important? Do Not Read!
Wife (calling husband at work): Hi, Honey! I have a great idea. Let’s get a babysitter and go check out that new restaurant tonight. We haven’t been out together in a …
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Parshas Vayishlach – The Sun Will Shine Again
Food plays a significant role in Judaism. Whether it is the foods that we are required to eat (e.g., matzah and maror on Passover), or foods that are customary to …
Parshas Vayeitzei – Simple Pleasures
What do children look forward to most? A) School, B) Playing at home, or C) A family vacation to Disney World? A quick survey shows the answer is undoubtedly C. …