Shoftim: The Honest Court
Define Honesty A tour group visited a court house and watched the court in session. The guide showed them the […]
Re’eh: Charity
Rewards Charity is an obligation and even an investment. In some ways it is also a gift, but to the
Ekev: Study First
Study and Practice To be a fully engaged Jew, one must study the Torah and practice its commandments. Torah study
Ekev: Habitude of Gratitude
Grace After Meals If you have even a nominal Jewish education, from day school, summer camp or home, you know
Olympians Defy Game Spirit and Embrace Human Spirit
When Soul Trumps Sport The world media loved it. The LA Times ran a headline “Runners Abbey D’Agostino, Nikki Hamblin
Vaetchanan: Pay Attention
Shema Yisrael The best known verse in the Torah is the declaration of Jewish faith, Shema Yisrael, “hear O’ Israel,
Vaetchanan: A Woman’s Comfort
Comfort Just before I sat down to write this essay, I tucked my daughter Rochel into bed. As I walked
D’varim: How Good Is Good?
When More Is Less There is an old saying, “if good is good, is better not better?” Contrast that with