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By Moshe Schonbrun Even if you’re not a die-hard fan of fall, chances are good that you know someone who is. They can be spotted wearing sweaters,...

By: Moshe Schonbrun I can’t stand when I’m put on hold. Often, a random call coming in can interrupt and completely derail a conversation. Disregarding the reality...

By Rivki Silver  Recently, I was reading to one of my children from the book ‘Bedtime Stories of Jewish Values’, hoping that this would ensure that he...

By: Rav Mordechai Burg Kindness is saying good morning. It was the first day of Yeshiva, and Reuven (name changed to protect the innocent) came to Shacharis....

By Alexandra Fleksher As youths in NCSY, we were always told to find “your mitzvah.” That meant finding the mitzvah that really spoke to you, the one...

By: Yochanan Gordon  A candidate for public office once visited Rabbi Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar in Williamsburg. The candidate was making the case that he would be...

By: Rav Mordechai Burg Ask a child the name of the month that follows Tishrei, and they will likely tell you that it is Cheshvan. Press them...

Bereishis The long Yom Tov season has just concluded, and it is a struggle to maintain the growth and inspiration we experienced. It is possible that perhaps...

You may wonder why I am choosing to respond to you in a public letter. It is because your story is a common one. The two most...