The Secret Alef
The secret alef is the mystery of this week’s Torah portion. Alef is the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet. […]
Distance Strengthens the Bond
Last week we talked about surviving in exile by finding meaning in it. This week, I want to ask a
A Father’s Happiness
Vayechi: A Father’s Happiness If you needed a thousand dollars to pay your bills, would you get down on your
How We Survived
Shemot: How We Survived When we read about our bondage in Egypt, we can’t help but wonder how we survived.
Where Do You Belong?
Where do you belong? Where is home for you? Is home where your body resides or where your soul wants
Living is Giving
Living is giving is one of the themes of this week’s Torah portion. Joseph rose to prominence in Egypt because
Chanukah: One Battle at A Time
The Maccabees won the war one battle at a time. The odds they took on were impossible, but they never
Antisemitism Rears Its Ugly Head
Antisemitism has reared its ugly head again. It is no surprise. Antisemitism never really went away. Our sages taught that