Lazer Gurkow, Author at Inner Stream

Semini: Kosher Fish

Kosher fish have fins and scales. In the Torah’s words, “Any [creature] in the water that has fins and scales, […]

Passover commemorates the first redemption of the Jewish people from exile. I am sure it was fun to celebrate Passover

Matzah and the forbidden fruit? Most people would be surprised to learn that the two are linked, but that is

G-d signed a contract with King David and through David, He signed it with the Jewish people. David asked G-d

Is G-d in your heart, is He at least in your mind, or is He only in your deeds? A

Lazer Gurkow / February 20, 2021

Purim represents a victory over antisemitism. Haman was the preeminent antisemite. He didn’t need a reason to hate Jews. He

Lazer Gurkow / February 13, 2021

Good intentions are important, but they aren’t everything. When it comes to Mitzvot, intentions are important, but the action is

Lazer Gurkow / February 10, 2021

Unless You’ve been living under a rock, you know about the Robinhood fiasco. In brief, several large hedge funds shorted