Each night of Chanukah, let us dedicate the flame to a student who has chosen courage over fear, pride over shame and light over darkness.

Perhaps he believes that pointing a finger at the Jews will divert Muslim rage from the Vatican. Christians face persecution, discrimination, forced conversion and even

“You delivered the mighty into the hands of the weak, and the many into the hands of the few.” Text of Al Hanissim prayer of

Chanukah is fast approaching and we need to reflect on the two nissim (miracles) of Chanukah: The nes that the oil kept burning. The nes

There are few among Chasidic masters — and indeed among all Jewish personalities throughout the course of history — as beloved as “Reb Zusia: or

לעילוי נשמת יואל אפרים בן אברהם עוזיאל זלצמן ז”ל Question: We have to leave the house around 15 minutes after Chanukah lighting and plan to

Chanukah is far more than a historical commemoration; it is a deeply resonant source of spiritual, moral and national guidance. The triumph of light over

(Courtesy of Bris Avrohom) For the 12th consecutive year, Bris Avrohom placed five menorahs at the George Washington Bridge (GWB), the busiest crossing in the

My father frequently told me about his favourite Shabbat drasha that he heard from his rabbi, Morris Untermann, in his youth during the “Swinging ’60s.”

There was once a public debate between a rabbi and an astrophysicist regarding the nature of our universe. The astrophysicist—representing the atheist perspective—confidently approached the

“Forget about it!” is a common phrase that I hear when people tell others or themselves not to think about their past. While in Judaism

Chanukah is a powerful symbol of how Torah and Judaism remain relevant in the face of both spiritual and physical challenges throughout history. Jews have