In Bamidbar (Chapter 26) we are given a breakdown of the population of each tribe that was counted in the census after the plague. The

We hope and expect that our children will carry on our Jewish traditions and values. After spending a small fortune on tuition, summer camps and

There are times in life when we make mistakes. Sometimes these mistakes are grievous or even sinful. When we get a chance to make them

If our fate is decreed on Rosh Hashanah, are we allowed to pray for better health when we become ill? Does it help at all?

The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic downturn have negatively affected many people’s mental health and created new barriers for people already suffering from mental illness

The Gemara (Yevamot 61b) explains that, tragically, in the times of Rabbi Akiva, approximately 24,000 of his students died of a plague during the period

Reading through Tehillim, one might imagine that Dovid HaMelech, King David, had it made in life. He is often quoted as praising God and constantly

In last week’s parsha, we read that a census would be taken by having the Jewish people donate a half shekel each. This would prevent

The Torah commands us to erase the memory of Amalek. The nation of Amalek did not fight the Israelites in a conventional manner. Normally, when

In recent Torah parsha readings we seem to come across many instances where our matriarchs had difficulty conceiving. Sarah only had a baby at the

How much in life do we take for granted? How often do we say “thank you” or otherwise express our gratitude? Our traditions in Judaism

Susan Matuson, a 78-year-old woman, just had a very difficult year. Aside from having to deal with the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic and general