Parshat Terumah introduces the ambitious project of constructing an edifice to house the presence of God. It is a one-time feat of human craftsmanship and

Our son, Nissim Shalom, has recently became a bar mitzvah, and it is a living reminder for us of our family’s remarkable and ancient history.

Parshat Mishpatim begins by discussing the laws of a Hebrew slave. At the end of six years he has the opportunity to go free. However,

In Parshat Beshalach we read that Miriam, the prophetess, led the women in song and dance after the defeat of the Egyptian army. They had

Place yourself in the shoes of one of your ancestors on the day we were freed from slavery in Egypt. After hundreds of years of

There are times in life when we are seemingly challenged beyond our capacity to cope. We may be dealing with a sick parent, a wayward

    It all started on visiting day during the summer of 2015. The Friedmans were driving in the Catskills on Route 17, between Exits

In Parshat Vayigash we read how Yaakov was introduced to Pharaoh. When Pharaoh first sees Yaakov he is amazed to see someone who looks so

The fast of Asara b’Tevet (“the 10th of Tevet”) is unique when compared to the other fast days that are mentioned in the Prophets. Even

As we walk through the Jewish Quarter of Jerusalem to the Western Wall many visitors come across the golden replica of the temple Menorah. The

Some messages are simply too important to miss. One such message, I believe, emerges from two words in the Talmud’s short discussion of the Chanukah

Reb Dovid Winiarz, zt”l, a”h L’zecher nishmas Reb Dovid Avraham ben Chia Kehas Winiarz, a”h Rabbi Chanina ben Dosa had once said, “Kol she’ruach habrios