Life Journeys
We are all on a journey, the journey of life. Although our journeys are similar in many ways, each journey […]
Fasting And Passover
What do the seventeenth of Tamuz, the ninth of Av, and the first day of Passover have in common? They
A Shlemiel
A shlemiel is a clumsy person who always stumbles and unwittingly finds his way into mishaps. It is Yiddish slang
The Whip
The whip is usually an instrument of punishment, but it can also be a gift. Teachers of old used the
A Rebel in The Torah
Korach was a rebel. Not just any rebel, but one who rebelled against the preeminent Jewish leader, Moses. Yet rather
My Business With G-d
Every morning before I don my talit, I contemplate my business for the day. By tradition, I separate out each
Off The Derech
Off the derech means literally off the path. It is a common adage in observant circles to describe people who
Bestow Blessing
Every Jew has the power to bestow blessing. If you see a friend in need of a blessing, bestow blessing