Over the years, I have had the great merit of visiting the Holy Land many times, experiencing its unique spiritual and physical beauty. But one trip stands out in […]
Parsha Chayei Sarah – The Seventh Step Read More »
There is something special about the stars. Lightyears away, we gaze at them in wonder, and they captivate our imagination. In our colloquial speech, as well, a star denotes something
Parshas Lech Lecha – Stardust Read More »
In the course of the next few weeks’ Torah portions we learn much about the life and times of our amazing patriarch, Avraham. An iconoclastic yet humble man, loved by
Parshas Lech Lecha – Great Vision, Minor Details Read More »
Noah was a very great man. Righteous and complete, he was head and shoulders above the rest of his generation. He also was an epic failure. As the Medrash notes, at the
Parshas Noach – The Failed Great Man Read More »
For the past thousands of years, at every traditional Jewish wedding, as the bride and groom stand under the Chupah, blissfully in love and staring adoringly at one another, the
Parshas Bereishis – After the Fall Read More »
Lep’er n. One suffering from leprosy; outcast. (Webster’s Dictionary) Webster has it right. Indeed, as our Torah portion tells us (Numbers 4:2), a leper is both one who is suffering from leprosy and
Parshas Nasso – Sensitivity for the Suffering Sinner Read More »
Holy Moses, where did he go? Since arriving on the scene at the beginning of the book of Shemot, Moshe has been a ubiquitous character in the Torah narrative; his
Parshas Tetzaveh – Hey Brother! Read More »
“Hey, what’s up? How ya doin’? How’s life?” “Nothing major, you know, same old stuff, different day. Can’t wait until summer to get away for a few days.” Does the
Parshas Titzaveh & Tzav – To Life, To Life, L’Chaim Read More »
The arduous journey was finally nearing its conclusion. The Jewish people had wandered through the desert for forty long years. Years filled with ups and downs, complaints and miracles, awesome
Parshas Pinchos – Leadership and Legacies Read More »
A red string. Michael Jackson had one. Madonna and Britney have one. So do Kurt Russell, Rosie O’Donnell, David and Victoria Beckham, Mick Jagger, and many more (including Demi Moore).
Parshas Ki Sissa – The Celebrity String Read More »