Parshat Re’eh begins with being told that Hashem has given us both a blessing and a curse. How could this thing that Hashem has given
This week, I will discuss some controversial passages in Josephus (1st century CE): Persecution of Antiochus: Scholars have debated what motivated Antiochus to issue his
There was a chasid who came to visit the Chiddushei HaRim. The chasid entered the room and stood in front of the rebbe and did
No, this column is not about bandits robbing travelers on deserted roads; groups of highwaymen accosting innocent strangers. Rather, it’s about one particular highwayman, and
Haas family sponsors lifesaving vehicle for Magen David Adom, Israel’s national emergency health system. (Courtesy of Magen David Adom) By every measure, Ernest Haas was
Maria Rodriguez, a Christian native of Venezuela, is standing on a street corner here one recent windy afternoon, eagerly describing the familiar type of chicken
Imagine a digital marketplace that could serve as a matchmaker for goods and services around the globe. Eight years ago, this idea started as a
Tisha B’Av was particularly sorrowful for me this year, not only because of concerns about mounting antisemitism and the sociopolitical situation in Israel. I mourned,
Ninety-seven-year-old Zecharia Dor-Shav has multiple professional titles to his name. He is a rabbi, professor, educator, psychologist and author. Titles aside, he has dedicated his
Nestled near the entrance to the city of Jerusalem, the 5-star Ramada Hotel is offering an exceptional dining experience: an exquisite barbecue night that pays
I definitely do not have a business head. In fact, over the last year I have felt slightly lost when having to make any major
Every Jewish soul has a spark inside that yearns and beckons to return to the Holy Land. Due to a number of different practical considerations,
