The Kohen
The kohen (priest) plays many central roles in this week’s Torah portion. Primary among them is the priestly blessing. G-d […]
Are You A Kosher Letter?
Every Jew is a letter in the Torah; the question is, are you a kosher letter? The Torah tells us
Follow The Money
One of the most popular antisemitic tropes is that Jews are all about money. But is there perhaps some truth
Charity Without Poverty
Can there be charity without poverty? The world is on a warpath to eradicate poverty. Many billionaires, and wealthy developed
Unrest in Israel
The current unrest in Israel is not about the state of its democracy or the role of its judiciary. As
Every Jew A High Priest
Did you know that every Jew is a High Priest? I don’t say this tongue-in-cheek. According to the great commentator
Because I Said So
Because I said so, was a common refrain when I was young. We knew that we were more competent than
I Wish I Were a Simpleton
Are you a simpleton? The Hagadah makes the simpleton sound, well, simple. The simpleton asks, “What is this?” What is