Bo: Enter the Exodus Mindset
Names are instructive, they tell us a lot about the things that they describe. When Jewish custom and history settles […]
Vaeira: Doing Our Best
Children And Adults The roaring twenties were not so roaring for the Jewish community of Poland. The Lubavitcher Rebbe’s trusted
Shemos: Jewish Pride
Our sages taught that when Jews were enslaved in Egypt, the tribe of Levi, remained free.[1] I asked my children
Rubashkin: Time to Forgive
The old conversation has reared its head again. When Shalom Mordechai Rubashkin was first charged with employing illegal and underage
Rubashkin: Celebrating the Release of a Convicted Felon?
Eight years ago, Rabbi Shalom Mordechai Rubashkin was convicted on multiple charges of bank fraud, and sentenced to twenty-seven year
Vayechi: Rejoice for Others
To rejoice for others, when they receive the something that you coveted, is difficult. To rejoice for others despite personal
Vayigash: Our Parents
Do our parents have access to our lives? Do we share our secrets with them? Do they have unfettered access
Chanukah: The True Heroes
The Women The miracle of Chanukah has true heroes, and though we usually think of the Maccabees and the priests