One of my favorite examples of wordplay in Tanach is at Gen. 18:23, where Avraham is negotiating with God about the destruction of Sodom. Avraham
Editor’s note: The following is an edited version of a speech made at The Moriah School’s eighth-grade graduation event. Having a child in this year’s
The nuances of language tend to shift regularly. Often, word meanings narrow over time. Less frequently, the opposite occurs, where an expression broadens to encompass
Generally speaking, a busy rabbi is not allowed to drink alcohol even though most other Jews may freely partake within reason. The Torah (Lev. 10:8-11)
Talk to your children regularly about their online lives. Internet safety should be treated like only crossing on the green and caution with strangers, as
Kids of Courage is a Jewish, innovative, volunteer-based organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and young adults with serious medical diagnoses. One of
On August 14, Dr. Yossi and Dr. Steffie Sipzner, both 33, will board a Nefesh B’Nefesh flight, together with their three children, Moriel, 10, Sammy,
Yoni Taragin, 12, has just completed the sixth grade, but instead of planning for another year at RYNJ, this August he will be boarding a
Part III (continued from last week): Nazis Ascend to Power: 1941 Two years after the Russian invasion, the Germans attacked Russia. With Kletzk being only
I got back from Israel about two years ago. When I returned home from Israel, I was totally taken with the messages I received there
One of the biggest perks of being a new parent is that you get to name your kid. It’s a lot of pressure, though. Luckily,
A couple of weeks ago Don and I were out to dinner with friends. The conversation turned to my organizing business. One of my friends
