We all have received blessings at one time or another. We have certainly received compliments. Over the course of time, we learn that sometimes the

This Shabbos we conclude the book of Bereishit, which culminates with the resolution of the story of Yosef and his brothers. Four rather involved parshiot

I have been blessed with many fine teachers. She was one of the best. Her name was Mrs. Lachmann. I no longer recall her first

Have you ever had the experience of meeting someone for the very first time, and then suddenly you see them all over town the next

I have a vivid memory of my first job interview. It was for a position as a counselor in a summer camp. The only preparation

You thought your life would run smoothly, right? We all do. Then, something comes off, tragic or happy, which proves to us that life is

Regular readers of this column on the weekly Torah portion are familiar with my style. They know that I usually focus upon some early personal

Many years ago, when I was studying for my doctorate in psychology, we had a number of fairly strict requirements in addition to our courses

When I was a young boy I had two distinct images of a strong man. One was of Charles Atlas. Do you remember him? If

“You can’t find decent help these days!” This is a common complaint heard in middle-class homes, particularly in Jewish kitchens during the season of preparations

Note from the author: This column, originally published in 2014, speaks directly to issues that have arisen this week regarding the right of women to

I never thought that I would begin a discussion of the weekly Torah portion by referring to a person who was canonized as a saint