The Torah states in Parshat Acharei Mot, “You shall observe My laws and My decrees, so that you shall live by them.” By emphasizing that

Almost all parents have dealt with temper tantrums in their children. They are nearly universal and almost always frustrating. What can a parent do? The

Editor’s Note: We welcome our newest, and perhaps youngest columnist, Josh Stiefel, to the Jewish Link. As you will learn, Josh loves to read and

When I was a non-religious teenager exploring Orthodoxy, I was looking for something different. I had no need for a religion that supported the values

A short few weeks ago, close friends Scott and Helayne Ference came over for a Shabbos lunch. They brought with them Scott’s nephew Tzvi Yehezkel

These Torah thoughts are dedicated le’iluy nishmas Menachem Mendel Ben Harav Yoel David Balk a”h.   This week we learned Gittin 68-74. Here are some

Shemot: 32 The sun had already set when Charlie Saltzman locked the front door of his dental office and walked across the parking lot toward

It was a breathtaking moment. I asked a group of highly successful Orthodox adults to raise their hand if they heard of the hundreds of

Do you know who really knows everything? The cab drivers in Eretz Yisrael. If you don’t believe me, just ask them. Actually, you don’t have

I noticed that kids nowadays don’t know what station wagons are. At least the kids I have nowadays. I showed them a picture and asked,

Part III My interest in the topic of forgiveness was inspired by my dear friend Sarah Light a”h. Sarah was an exemplary role model in

Teaching your kids manners is always a challenge. When they are at home, we always say “please” and “thank you” and hope that at least