August 15, 2022
It’s the month of Adar, my friends, the month when Purim occurs. According to the Talmud, “When Adar enters, joy increases.” So are we supposed to simply hope that Adar will be our happiest time of the year because one particularly fun holiday falls during the month?
August 15, 2022
How to make the re-entry from camp to home less awful for everyone.
August 15, 2022
We Jews know from our history the consequences of not having a vote.
August 15, 2022
I dedicate these words to our neighbor George Floyd (z”l), may his memory be for a revolution. A new Pharaoh rose up over Egypt who knew not Joseph. Now, when […]
August 15, 2022
How can I curse what God has blessed? That is what Balaam, the go to prophet-for-hire in the 13th century BCE says to the King of Moab. We read these […]
August 15, 2022
Nina Badzin explores our attachment to superstitions involving babies and explains why she’ll wait to announce her baby’s name.
August 12, 2022
Our G-d who art in Hendiadys, Hapox Legonimen be thy name.
August 12, 2022
Join us as we tackle a verse devoid of Rashi’s insights.
August 12, 2022
Humility is what affords us with the mental space where creative ideas can first arise. Without it, our minds are a mess.
August 12, 2022
Facebook gives glimpses into the interests and personal spheres of old friends.