Passover: Freedom from Limitation
Throughout the World Passover commemorates the exodus of the ancient Hebrew slaves from Egypt, their subsequent forty-year journey through the […]
November 2, 2005
Passover: Journey Forth
Four Schools of Thought As our ancestors stood poised before the Red Sea, an argument broke out and in true
Seventenn of Tamuz: Destruction and Hope
During the Hebrew month of Tamuz, Jews around the world observe a three-week semi mourning period to commemorate the destruction
Yom Kippur: A Midrashic Account
A Stolen Gem The Midrash relates that “when Moshe ascended to the supernal abode he heard the angels singing the
Vayera: Generosity Pays
A Pillar of Salt G-d destroyed the city of Sedom but saved Lot and his family. As they were escaping
Lech L’cha: The Power of Blessing
Two Anomalies In our Parsha G-d makes a powerful promise to Avraham, one we would all have loved to receive.
Chayei Sarah: Reasons of Infinity
I am a Servant In our Parsha we read that Eliezer, servant of Avraham, traveled to Charan to seek Rivkah’s
New Year Greeting 5766: Emotional Disengagement
As we enter the new year the catchword in the Jewish world is the word “disengagement.” Some are in favor,