Mother Nature
Shalom Aleichem! They call it mother nature. The tornado that hit Oklahoma is reported to be one of the most devastating ones…
The Beginning and End
Shalom Aleichem! Just a few days ago, while studying the Talmud (Sotah 14a), I came across a passage that I would like…
The Shabbat Cigarette
Shalom Aleichem! Every holiday should have a “takeaway,” no? What was your “takeaway” for Passover this year? Please email me, I would…
Don’t Be So Negative!
Shalom Aleichem! I know it’s a cliche for me to say this, but, I really enjoy studying Torah. What’s on my “reading list” these…
Do You Know What To Do Now?
Last Shabbat, my 7-year-old daughter Shoshi had a sleepover guest from her second-grade class. Tzivia is a vibrant, well-mannered and fun girl;…
1000 Ruble Ransom
Yesterday was a significant day on the Jewish calendar for my family. The 12th day of the month of Elul marks the…
Swimming
Every Wednesday afternoon, my son goes swimming with his grade three class. It is one of the highlights of his week. A…
Samech Vov
Shalom Aleichem! We’re known as the People of the Book. That book, of course, is the Torah, the Bible, the Chumash, the…
Bitter Water
Shalom Aleichem! Today is a very special day on the Jewish calendar. The 10th of Shevat marks the 62nd yahrtzeit (anniversary of…
Typos
Shalom Aleichem! Just yesterday, a friend gave me his set of weights and a bench press. Now, I’m no body builder, but…
