Parshas Ki Sissa – The Celebrity String
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 Shelach – Like Grasshoppers
I ran away from school crying on my very first day of first grade. Why, you ask? Was the teacher a strict disciplinarian? A cruel tyrant who caused innocent children …
Parshas Ki Seitzei – Just Say No
The words parents hate to hear…”But Ma, all the other kids have it!” (Spoken in an appropriately whining, nagging tone.) Parents hate to hear it because it is so effective. …
Parshas Vayishlach – Material Mania!
‘Tis the season to be materialistic. You can’t get away from it. Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Sensational Super Sale Sunday (okay, no such thing — I made it up). From …
Parshas Chukas – The Living Years
Imagine doing a strenuous workout outside on a ninety-degree summer day. The workout is tough — but you do it. You feel good. Invigorated. You go inside your house and …
Parshas Ve’eschanan – Saying “I Love” and Meaning It
Immediately following its opening sentences, the Shema contains the following powerful verse: “And you shall love the L-rd, your G-d, with all your heart, all your soul, and all your resources” (Deuteronomy …
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Parshas Korach – A Kneydl and a Kvetch
Knaidel. K-N-A-I-D-E-L. Knaidel. By properly spelling this Jewish culinary delight, an Indian-American boy won the 2013 Scripps National Spelling Bee, beating out hundreds of other contestants. Jewish bubbies worldwide were kvelling. Of course, knaidel and kvelling aren’t the only …
Parshas Shmos – The Faithful Shepherd
Moshe (Moses) would have never been elected president. Not only that, he never would have never even gotten a job as a rabbi – he wouldn’t have made it past …
Parshas Vayishlach – Bar Mitzvah Blues
I hate bar mitzvahs. There, I said it. I know it sounds like a strange thing for a Rabbi to say, but I can’t help it. Despite the many meaningful bar mitzvahs …
Parshas Nitzavim/Vayelech – The Most Wonderful Time of Year
It’s that time of the year again. Shofars are blowing, apples are dipping, briskets are cooking, and honey is sticking. But, most importantly, G-d Himself is calling. With apologies to …
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