A husband and wife once came to a rabbi to consult on a family matter. The husband explained that he loves his wife, but takes her for granted. Her little gestures of love don't move him. Her, “I love you” notes, her, “thinking of you” gifts and her surprise lunches leave him uninspired. He neither appreciates nor expresses gratitude for them. In fact, he has come to expect them as a matter of course. The wife presented a different problem. She loves her husband and appreciates all he does for her, but he is not her highest priority. She sees him as just one more concern on her busy list of concerns. She is committed to her career, family, social life and, among other things, her husband. If he desires her attention when she is busy with something else she expects him to wait his turn.   more »

In today's world there is a great deal of moral degeneration. Every one of us has a friend, a neighbor or a relative who's moral values are of questionable character. Every so often we are forced to choose between moral tolerance and vigilance. Every so often we are called upon to take a stand. What do we do?   more »

Same Sex Marriage is a front-page news item debated in North American media, legislatures and courts. The topic has recently piqued again because of a Parliamentarian vote to legalize same sex marriage in Canada. This human-interest issue deeply affects many from across the political spectrum and elicits radical responses on both sides of the isle.   more »