Chayei Sarah: Preserve the Stem, the Rest Will Grow
The Torah teaches that every mitzvah is vital, yet all of Judaism rests upon a single stem— faith in G-d and in the truth of the Torah. If that stem remains alive, everything else can grow from it.
Acknowledging G-d’s Constant Kindness
G-d is there for us at every turn, but for the most part, we are oblivious. We should look out for these kindnesses and thank Him for them.
The Failure of The Hippie Movement
The nineteen sixties will forever be associated with the hippie movement; the thrust to break free of the shackles of
When We Ask, G-d Listens
Noach: When We Ask, G-d Listens A man once petitioned Rabbi Nosson of Breslov for a blessing to find his
The Thrill of Intimacy
The radical transition from the Yom Kippur solemnity to the Simchat Torah revelry can be dizzying, but it makes sense.
The Hostages Are Coming Home
As I write this on Thursday morning, it appears that the hostage exchange will at least begin before Monday evening,
Leave Your Resentments at The Door
When you think of the Sukkah, you think of walls and sechach—a foliage roof. Yet, the name Sukkah is all
Extracting Sparks from Stones
G-d created the world through speech, and the words with which He created us are very much like flames. “Behold,