As we prepare to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Jewish independence, we are consumed by a swirl of confusing emotions. We continue to suffer internal
Jewish survival is the greatest anthropological miracle of human history. How did a nation survive a two-thousand year exile, without common currency, flag or land?
Annually, over Pesach—our zeman cheiruteinu—we relive our emancipation from Egyptian slavery. Arguably, we enjoy greater liberty than any previous generation. Over the past few centuries,
Failure is inherent to human behavior and deeply woven into religious experience. Despite our best efforts to rise above our weaknesses and to transcend our
The greatest drama of human history was about to unfold. It had been 2500 years since man’s first disobedience, and since humanity had been expelled
A well-known American author asserted: “argue for your limitations and they become yours.” We trap ourselves in narrow self-defined profiles—convincing ourselves that once we possess
A City of Rage The saga of Megillas Esther was swathed in gripping drama and swirling palace intrigue. Former queens were deposed, and newly-minted ones
Judaism has a rich and storied tradition of philanthropy. As people of moral spirit, we venerate acts of charity and personal generosity. Avraham—the founder of
Can morality exist outside of religion? This question has been debated throughout history, addressed by ancient philosophers such as Plato and Socrates, as well as
Shabbat experience is seminal to Jewish identity. By reenacting Hashem’s original schedule and ceasing from work on the seventh day, we acknowledge Him as Creator
Just as our desert journey began, an old enemy reappeared, hoping to thwart our entry into the land of Israel. Esav’s family was still bristling
The night had finally arrived … After centuries of persecution and brutal tyranny, the night of our liberation was finally here. Moshe hastily delivered divine
