In this week’s parsha, Vayishlach, we encounter a powerful lesson on anxiety and faith from Yaakov Avinu. As he prepares to face his brother Esav,
Once a year, Americans celebrate Thanksgiving—a day to pause, reflect and give thanks for the blessings in our lives. This tradition—often linked to the Pilgrims’
Have you ever wished you could simply jettison parts of your life and start anew? Have you ever regretted a decision or a maladaptive habit
Yom Kippur invites us to confront our own mortality—symbolized by the white garments we wear, which resemble burial shrouds. This day is a rehearsal for
What would you do if today were your last day on Earth? How would you spend your time? These deep and probing questions force us
Parshas Ki Seitzei speaks of the “ben sorer u’moreh—the rebellious child.” This rebellious child became so caught up in his gluttonous ways that he stopped
This weekend, we celebrate Labor Day. This is a holiday dedicated to the achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the
What is it that we truly value above all else? If you say family, God or Eretz Yisrael then good for you. However, if you
It is nice to have a fancy title of authority. It is flattering to have a communal dinner or breakfast assigned in one’s honor. However,
In Tractate Brachot (12b), the Talmud reveals an intriguing consideration by the rabbis: they once contemplated adding a fourth section to the Shema, incorporating the
How often do we engage in “laitzanus,” scoffing and cynically making fun of others? Probably a lot more often than we would like to admit.
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
