The Massacre in Pittsburgh
Massacres Begin with Dehumanization Last Saturday morning, October 27, 2018, eleven people lost their lives, six people were wounded, a […]
Vayera: Hospitality
Hospitality has historically been a Jewish virtue. It has its roots in the very beginning of Jewish history. Abraham, the
Chayei Sarah: The Good Life
Our sages derived from the opening of this week’s Torah reading that Sarah lived a good life. The Torah says,
Lech L’cha: Unhealthy Dependencies
Do you have unhealthy dependencies? Can you give up your smart phone, luxury car, and golf clubs, or have
Noah: Spiritual Care
Our sages were critical of Noah because he did failed to provide spiritual care for the people of his generation.
Bereshit: Long Life
In many communities it is customary to wish one another ‘long life’ after a funeral or in a house of
Simchat Torah: Pure Joy
For ten days we prayed, self examined, and repented. This introspection reached its zenith on Yom Kippur, when we set
Sukkot: Palm Frond
The Palm frond is the tallest and most visible of the four species that we waive during the festival of