Jews are the people of the book. Are we the book's keepers or it's authors?   more »

Seven Thoughts for Seven Days   more »

It is always difficult to determine just how many previous employments should be listed on a resume or in a job interview. Listing too many places conveys sophistication, but a lack of loyalty. Listing too few places conveys a sense of steady dependability, but a lack of versatility. Indeed, this is the very question we ponder when we consider changing our location or place of employment. Moving around prevents us from laying down roots and building upon previous successes. Staying in one place can result in missed opportunities. How do we balance these two important, but contradictory considerations   more »

“And I conceal I shall conceal my face on that day because of the evil that he (the nation) did and because he (the nation) turned to foreign G-ds.” The Baal Shem Tov taught that by doubling its words, conceal I shall conceal, the Torah implies concealment within concealment. What does this mean?   more »

The High Holiday liturgy marks Rosh Hashanah as the anniversary of creation, a good time to ponder the meaning of creation and of life. Was there a purpose? Does this purpose endow our life with meaning?    more »