Ki Tetze: Character Lessons
Abomination When you hear the word abomination, which sin do you think of? Well we all know which one we […]
Ki Tetze: The Strongest Marriage
A Marriage “Ah, Marriage,” sighed a middle aged man. “The other day I was admiring myself in a full length
Shoftim: Parenting
The Oys of Parenting If, as the Torah says, humans are similar to trees, then parenting is a lot like
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