I Don’t Know
“From the time when Rabban Yochanan ben Zakkai died, the glory of wisdom ceased.” – Talmud, Sotah 49a “I do not know…
Do Your Initials Spell A Word?
Shalom aleichem! Do your initials spell a word? Mine are “SEW.” Who cares? you may be wondering. If you’ve been paying attention…
In The Field
Shalom Aleichem! Mazel tov to QC alumni Avigael Ben-Baruch and Yosef Grossman on their recent engagement! * * * On Thursdays I…
Rabbi Meir
When the Romans wanted to destroy the Holy Temple in Jerusalem, they sent Nero Caesar to attack the Jews. When he arrived at Jerusalem,…
Clam Shell
Yesterday, our son Sruli came home from camp with two goldfish. Tzipah called our friends and neighbors the Rosens — who are…
You Are So Ugly!
Shalom aleichem! In my job as a campus Shliach, I am thankful to have many opportunities to study Torah with different people.…
Best Thanksgiving Ever
Shalom aleichem! Mazel tov to Dr. Yosef & Rivkah (nee Lieber) ’10 Wolf, on the birth of their firstborn daughter, Devorah Rochel!…
Beer in the Talmud
At our alumni event this past week, we sampled some craft beers. I complemented the sampling with a brief talk on beer…
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…
