There is a fascinating story about the great sage Choni Ha-Ma’agel. Throughout Choni’s life, he was troubled about the meaning of the passuk, “When Hashem brought back...
Parshas Beshalach Have you ever heard the old folktale about the man and the two travelers? An old farmer was hoeing in his field beside the road...
Zachor. Remembrance. For Jews, it is not just an idea but a religious imperative. From Har Sinai to the present, our entire existence hangs on the fragile...
I sensed it for a while, but it took me many years to have the courage to say it so bluntly. It seems clear to me that...
I live far away from Cleveland, Ohio—a 5,984-mile flight away, to be exact. So you wouldn’t think news of a two-passenger plane crash would impact me here,...
In a world where our lives are constantly on the go, it can be easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of daily life...
Not too long ago, I was at an event in the tri-state area. As I was making my way around the room, greeting familiar faces and making...
Moshe Rabbeinu explodes onto the scene in Mitzrayim in two incredible episodes. First, he sees an Egyptian savagely beating a Jew, and he kills the Egyptian. Next,...
By Alexandra Fleksher Yeshiva Week, as it’s called in many circles – particularly in the tri-state area – is quickly approaching. While it takes place after the...
By: Rav Mordechai Burg I don’t generally go shopping. I am blessed to be quite busy and often lack time. Truth be told, I really don’t enjoy...