To Live By Them
When my wife was pregnant with our first child, I was studying in a yeshiva in Morristown, New Jersey. It just so…
Warm Or Cold Synagogue?
I recently had an interesting discussion with someone about different types of synagogues. I’m not referring to the different denominations, but rather,…
Are You Young?
The story is told of a certain aspiring Hungarian Jew who travelled to Lizhensk, Poland, hoping to meet with the famous tzaddik…
Instant Chanukah
Enter any Judaica store this time of year, and Chanukah supplies abound. The ubiquitous dreidels are nowadays also flanked by all sorts…
Eisav’s Head
In this week’s parsha, Toldot, we read of the famous story of Isaac giving blessings to his son Jacob. Everyone knows the…
Are You Welcoming?
I recall a Shabbat a few years ago, when my family were the recipients of great hospitality in the home of a…
Waiting For A Miracle?
When I was attending many Phish concerts, I used to enjoy arriving at the “parking lot” with a generous amount of time…
What Is Kabbalah?
Kabbalah. Who these days hasn’t heard about the mystical Jewish teachings? Unfortunately, due to current attempts to popularize Kabbalah, what most people…
Truth
Although at times elusive, we all strive for it. The quest for truth takes people to the corners of the globe, and…
Is It Okay to Lie?
This week’s Torah portion, Shoftim, contains a famous verse: “Justice, justice, you shall pursue.” Today, I would like to pose to you…
