Life Cycle: Death and Mourning
Life In Preperation The Torah maintains that life in this world is only a corridor that leads to a better […]
November 4, 2005
Pekudei: Was Iraq Freed?
This essay was written in 2005, when the US led effort to bring democracy to Iraq was still in its
Pinchas : Same Sex Marriage Part One
This essay is not related to the Parsha of the week but is posted here because the subject has recently
Matot: Same Sex Marriage Part Two
Two Arguments Same Sex Marriage is often defended on the following grounds.1.Legalizing behavior that is religiously forbidden doesn't imply that
Shabbos: The Theology
A Testimony to G-d The raw elements of the universe that G-d created are for the most part non-utilitarian. G-d
Shabbos: The Experience
The Highlight of the Jewish Week “Six Days a week you shall work and on the seventh day you rest”.
Shabbos: The Rituals
Preparations We often refer to the day of Shabbos as “Shabbos the queen” or “Shabbos the bride”. The underlying message
Shabbos: Thirty-Nine Catagories
Shabbos Prohibitions It would be far beyond the scope of this essay to do justice to the intricate details of