Rosh Hashanah: Fairy Tales and Humor
The fanciful and the funny come together in the day we confront the absurd in our lives and our relationship with God
Enemies of Israel Pay the Price
Let us run, with Israel, toward this band of giants who share not just the attitude of the Goliath of old, but also the same errors in judgment.
Rosh HaShanah: What Really Counts
May God grant the Jewish people and all of mankind the wisdom to make the right choices, as well as the opportunity to live in peace and with great profundity.
The Curse of Religious Coercion
For centuries, commentators have struggled with and argued about the incident of the Mei Meriva (the waters of strife).
Parashat Korach: The Curse of Camouflaged Jealousy
One of the most beautiful human virtues is the ability to enjoy the achievements of others and encourage them to reach even higher goals. It’s one of the greatest pleasures a person can experience.
A Forgotten Mission
There is a high price to pay for living as a Jew. One must be holy in order to be accepted. One is commanded to surpass civilization so as to be average. Our existence is neither desired nor easily tolerated.
The Great Mystery: Why Karpas?
One of the most mysterious rituals on the Seder night is the eating of karpas (1) dipped in salt water at the very beginning of the evening.
Who Still Sees the Wonder of Judaism?
We need people who can teach us to take off our mask — which by now has merged with our skin — and show us the original glow of God’s word, as Moshe did.
The Mystery of the Lost Jubilee: Part 30 – Solved!
Today we reveal what we think God has in mind regarding the Jubilee! But first, we will briefly summarize the mystery of the lost Jubilee one final time.
The Mystery of the Lost Jubilee: Part 29 – When is For You
We are at the point in the story where a lead character just proclaimed out loud: “That’s it! I know what happened and why!” But, instead of giving the answer right then and there, he says to his friends, “Come with me!” and walks out of the scene.
