There’s no greater simcha than making a wedding for your child. And when I say, “no greater simcha,” I am obviously talking about price. With
Towards the end of Parshas Noach, we are introduced to the Dor Haflaga, those who build the Tower of Bavel. As children we are taught
The Torah is replete with inspiring stories of its heroes. The lives of Abraham, Jacob, Moses and David, to name just a few, are narrated
Bereishit 11: 1-9 Jack and Celia had wanted to renovate their house on Magnolia Lane for years, but they kept putting it off. First they
A few weeks ago, parents helped their children with “Move-In Day” at colleges throughout the country. Many of these institutions of higher learning are among
On the surface, Rebecca Aminoff had a stable and untroubled adolescence. But despite the great parents, good schools and academic success that she was blessed
The message of a Mishnah that relates a story is often more powerful and memorable than a Mishnah that teaches only pure halakha. The Mishnah’s
Naanuim—waving the four species on Sukkot—are an essential, if somewhat mysterious, part of the holiday. While the Torah commands “taking” the species—technically, merely lifting them
I’ve got an idea for a new reality show. I call it Three-Day Yontiff. Three families, living under one roof, compete over preparations for a
I was known as a “good girl.” My seat was always right in front of the teacher and my hand always shot up enthusiastically in
Jerusalem—Three times in a year shall all of the [Jewish] people appear before G-d in the place that God will choose (Jerusalem)” (Deuteronomy 16:16) Since
Sukkot is a perfect time to embrace the concept of an outdoor room. Autumn, in this area, is beautiful and provides the optimal backdrop for
