There is a well-known Talmudic directive to attempt to dissuade a prospective convert through informing him or her of the vast obligations and responsibilities of
At the beginning of this week’s parshah, the word malachim is used. The singular is malach (mem, lamed, aleph, caf). But how precisely should we
There is an ongoing raging debate whether our contemporary educational system is adequately preparing our children for life. Many of the skills necessary for success
Rav Shlomo Chaim Aviner is the French-born head of Yeshivat Ateret Yerushalayim in the Old City of Jerusalem. Rav Shmuel Eliyahu, son of the famed
“…The evil man shall not be unpunished; but the seed of the righteous shall escape.” —Mishlei (Proverbs) 11:21 (translation from Mechon-Mamre) As I write this,
What are you most afraid of? Some people are afraid of spiders; some people are afraid of the dark. When I was little, my brother
If you’re like me, you’ve been feeling very tired lately, and you don’t know why that is. Sure, you can guess. You’ve been busy. So
As we are drawn into the excitement of Thanksgiving, we remind ourselves that this same holiday is celebrated in Montreal on a Monday in October.
There has been much discussion lately about blended learning and its potential promise for day schools. Chana German, who directs the Lookstein Center’s Virtual Jewish
Teaneck—Everyone enjoys a vacation from time to time, but for many people, the hassle of actually planning and scheduling the trip can be a deterrent.
One of the most famous arguments between Bais Shammai and Bais Hillel relates to Chanukah. The debate centers on the sequence of the menorah lighting,
Computers can help us sort through loads of data with the mere push of a button. The wonders of technology are truly a modern blessing.
