In this week’s parsha of Behaalosecha, all sorts of complaining takes place. We read that, “The people took to complaining…” (11:1). This was not about
How many times do we have a knock on the door and don’t hear it? It’s not the physical knocks that we don’t always hear,
Life can be boring—even mind-numbing—-if we keep doing the same thing day after day. While doing things without thinking may be helpful for multi-tasking, it
I have magnificent in-laws. They are loving, generous and kind. In no manner, whatsoever, have they ever inadvertently precipitated a national disaster with repercussions reverberating
Last week, we observed that Abaye often referred to his uncle and teacher, Rabba bar Nachmani, as “Mar/Master.” Thus, when on Bava Metzia 107a, Abaye
The day after Yom Tov is called Isru Chag, which literally means “bind or connect the festival.” What is it all about? Where does Isru
This word appears 29 times in Tanach, all but one time in the plural. (The exception is Hoshea 5:8: “chatzotzrah.”) The most common spelling of
A number of years back, when Israel received a number of additional F-35 fighter planes from the United States, the following question was posed to
This vision is an inspiring one, but also a difficult one. It demands each person get to know themselves in a deep way — at
As Jews, we are often weighing our choices and analyzing our options through a Torah lens. Have we made the right decision? Have we done
Inspirational tween Shana Miller rallies family and friends to raise funds and awareness for Israelis with disabilities during uncertain times. (Courtesy of ADI) To mark
I’m very involved in planning (and often chairing) adult education programs for the two shuls in Stamford to which we belong. And over the years
