Aaron's staff became a serpent and his serpent became a staff. What does this teach us about life?   more »

The economy is sliding and our fears mount. Can faith be a tool to help us along?   more »

Seven Thoughts for Seven Days   more »

When Pharaoh considered liberating the Jewish people from Egypt, G-d first hardened Pharaoh's heart against the idea and then punished him for enslaving the Jews. Astounding! G-d hardened Pharaoh's heart, denied him free will and then punished him?   more »

Many Jews are self conscious when they encounter a Jewish spectacle in public. “Judaism mustn't be worn on the sleeve,” they say, “It ought be practiced behind closed doors.” They hide from the world's eyes when they eat kugel and sip borscht. They secure the bolts before they don teffilin. They never kindle the Chanukah lights in public. As comedian Jackie Mason put it, “G-d forbid, the world should think us too Jewish.”   more »