If an alien from outer space were to land on earth, it might be difficult to explain to such a newcomer the current composition of

When thinking about a Shavuot project, I really wanted something having to do with the giving of the Torah. I have seen candy Torahs, mini

Parshat Bamidbar discusses the degalim: four groups of Shevatim, each with a specific camping location around the Mishkan. Although bnei Yisrael traveled and camped in

We all know the new look: A couple is honored. Their names are both printed, but only the man is shown. An ad for a

What do we think of when we think of kiruv (i.e., bringing non-observant Jews back to Jewish observance)? Most likely teenage Chabadniks working the train

Rashi vs. Rabbeinu Tam There are two manners in which to interpret the Gemara’s statement (Menachot 33a) that mezuzot may not be placed “in the

Psalms 137:5 reads: “If I forget you, Jerusalem, tishkach yemini.” But what do the last two words mean? Note that that second to last word

Parshat Va’era I have always felt a special connection to the haftarah that we read this week. This selection from Sefer Yechezkel (28; 25–29; 21)

It’s that time of year again in the RYNJ middle school. During these finals weeks, the teachers are clamoring to finish covering their curriculum and

(This article was originally posted on eJewishPhilanthropy.com — https://ejewishphilanthropy.com/making-the-case-for-mentorship/) Last week, we introduced the concept of mentorship in the development of new teachers, and how

Reviewing: “The Art of Bible Translation,” by Robert Alter. Princeton University Press. 2019. English. Hardcover. 152 pages. ISBN-13: 978-0691181493. The Talmud records that when the

Alisa Flatow HY”D, a Brandeis University honor student taking off a semester to study in Israel, started her journey to the beach in Gush Katif