Rashi vs. Rabbeinu Tam There are two manners in which to interpret the Gemara’s statement (Menachot 33a) that mezuzot may not be placed “in the
The Book of Bereishit portrays three vastly different visits to Yerushalayim. Avraham first encounters this city after intervening in a raging world war. Years later,
Many times when I drive from a meeting or an errand and head for a quick stop at the grocery store, I find myself pulling
Psalms 137:5 reads: “If I forget you, Jerusalem, tishkach yemini.” But what do the last two words mean? Note that that second to last word
Parshat Va’era I have always felt a special connection to the haftarah that we read this week. This selection from Sefer Yechezkel (28; 25–29; 21)
Last time we focused on the mandate of “Kedoshim tihiyu, ki kadosh ani Hashem Elokeichem,You shall be holy for I, the Lord your God, am
We can all think of that communal disagreement that just won’t go away. Is that popular tune someone likes to use for lecha dodi really
Parshat Bechukotai Let’s get right into it. Last week we left off with the question of how to keep our Jewish values and commitment to
Earlier this month, Michaela Levit, a 19-year-old lone Israeli soldier from Miami, sadly committed suicide. She was the third Israeli lone soldier to commit suicide
It’s that time of year again in the RYNJ middle school. During these finals weeks, the teachers are clamoring to finish covering their curriculum and
(This article was originally posted on eJewishPhilanthropy.com — https://ejewishphilanthropy.com/making-the-case-for-mentorship/) Last week, we introduced the concept of mentorship in the development of new teachers, and how
Reviewing: “The Art of Bible Translation,” by Robert Alter. Princeton University Press. 2019. English. Hardcover. 152 pages. ISBN-13: 978-0691181493. The Talmud records that when the
