The crossing of the sea and the delivery of the Torah are each monumental events in Jewish history. As we crossed a swirling ocean, Hashem’s
Joe had just completed his fourth-year thesis in college, refuting the existence of God. Having received many accolades and awards for his veritable “proof” that
Parshat Yitro The choice of this week’s haftarah, one that describes Yishayahu’s vision of the heavenly throne, is meant to bring us back to the
Moshe’s father-in-law, Yitro, travels to the desert to meet Moshe and celebrates with him over the great salvation of the Jewish people. The next morning,
How did Chazal know science? The Tannaim and Amoraim in the Talmud frequently make scientific and medical statements, or rule halacha based on an assumed
Ben Azai used to say, “Do not be scornful of any person and do not be disdainful of any thing, for each person has his
Rebbe David Cohen, zy”a, the holy Nazir of Yerushalayim, was a profound spiritual seeker, mystic and scholar. Revered for his sensitivity and gentle ways, the
I can’t say I know much about Yeshiva University’s sports teams. I also don’t really understand what it means to be part of division 3.
In Parshat Yitro, the Jews received the Torah at Mount Sinai. Accepting the Torah was something so special that Bnei Yisrael had to prepare for
Mo’ed Kattan 14 Chol Hamoed, the weekday of the Festival, is the term used to describe the five days sandwiched between the first two days
“And Yitro…heard all that God did to Moshe and to Israel, His people—that Hashem took Israel out of Egypt”: The opening pasuk to this week’s
This past week we celebrated Tu B’Shevat. The Talmud in Rosh Hashanah makes note of the fact that there are several days throughout the Jewish
