Noach: Ignoring Others
Ignoring others is something we do when we become overly engrossed in ourselves. It often happens when we experience distress […]
Bereshit: No More No Less
No more no less, is an aphorism that implies that you are doing just fine. There is no need to
Sukkot: Repentance Again?
I sit in my study late at night after breaking the fast of Yom Kippur. As I do every year,
Shabbat Shuvah: Jewish Guilt
Have you ever heard of Jewish guilt? Well, of course. If you have a Jewish mother, you know about Jewish
Nitzavim: Tears of Joy
The eyes of a Jew on Rosh Hashanah—the annual day of judgment, are often filled with tears and remorse. We
Ki Tavo: The Joy Imperative
Joy is an imperative in the Jewish tradition. In describing the terrible calamities in store for our people if we
Ki Tetze: A License To Eat
When you work in your fellow’s vineyard, you have a license to eat his grapes. When you visit your neighbor’s
Shoftim: The Individual
Today I want to talk to you about the individual. When nations go to war, they institute mandatory drafts. Wartime