The Cloud
Shalom aleichem! Earlier this week, a friend asked me a question about this week’s Torah portion, Beha’alotecha. When the Jews were traveling…
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…
Miami Dvar Torah x3
Shalom Aleichem! Tzipah and I were fortunate to spend a few days in Miami this week. Thanks to my in-laws for watching…
Cherokee Purple Tomatoes
Shalom aleichem! Mazel tov to QC alum Daniel Saleman on his upcoming marriage to Rebecca Erenrich! * * * Some of you…
Mo(u)rning
This Shabbat, we read the Torah portion of Korach in synagogues across the world. It is also “Gimmel Tammuz” (the 3rd day…
My Best Friend
Shalom aleichem! Earlier this week, I spoke to one of my oldest friends, Natan. We grew up in Calgary together and he…
Who Is Us?
Shalom aleichem! Mazel tov to Eilon & Yael Even-Esh on the birth of twin boys! Mazel tov to Aaron & Raquel Brody…
Vayikra
This week’s Torah portion is Vayikra, which means, “and He called.” It relates that G-d called to Moses, and taught him the laws of the…
Vaccination
Shalom aleichem! Mazel tov to Queens College alumni Daniel & Dee Epstein on the birth of a daughter! * * * By…
