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 Eikev / Where Everybody Knows Your Name Read More »
“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 Devarim / The King’s Speech Read More »
The arduous journey was finally coming to an end. The Jewish people had wandered through the desert for forty years: years filled with ups and downs, complaints and miracles, awesome
Parshas Pinchos / The Faithful Shepherd Read More »
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
Parshas Balak / On Deleted Donkeys & Dignity Read More »
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.
Suffering, Sin, and the Ways of G-d Dialogue #8 Read More »
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
Parshas Tazria/Metzorah – Sensitivity for the Suffering Sinner Read More »
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
Oh, the Places You’ll Go! — Corona Update and Thought Read More »
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
Parshas Vaeira – Busy and Important? Do Not Read! Read More »
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 Vayishlach – The Sun Will Shine Again Read More »
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.
Parshas Vayeitzei – Simple Pleasures Read More »