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
Reading through the various stories of the Tanach, one common theme we encounter is that patience is a virtue. Things do not happen as quickly
Once again, we read in Parshat Vayishlach how one of our forefathers, Jacob, had his faith put to the test. He was about to face
