Those Who Can Teach and Do
Among the many wise statements recorded in Pirkei Avot/Ethics of the Fathers is the following from Rabbi Ishmael the son of Rabi Yosi: “He who learns in order to teach will be enabled…
Teach Them First
Before planning a day out on the water, in a boat or otherwise, be sure to first teach your children to swim.
The Challenge of a Cup of Tea
How do you make a cup of tea? Seems like a silly question, doesn’t it? Tea is easy. Simply take a mug, fill it with hot water, and then just add a tea bag. Let the tea steep, and remove…
Enjoy Your Tea
This Shabbat, remember to prepare your tea in an acceptable way from the perspective of Jewish law.
The Challenge of a Cup of Tea
How do you make a cup of tea? Seems like a silly question, doesn’t it? Tea is easy. Simply take a mug, fill it with hot water, and then just add a tea bag. Let the tea steep and remove…
Teamwork
Strengthen your relationship with your partner by taking thoughtful, encouraging steps to bring out the best in them. According to Rashi, the classic commentator on the Bible, a spouse…
The Source of Ethical Teaching
Study the Torah's ethical teachings and you will find the source for many of the underpinnings of our western civilization and contemporary ethos.
Teaching By Example
Learn how to really make a difference in people’s lives by following the example of Bessie Gotsfeld, who helped launch Amit, now a network of over 100 schools in Israel, offering tens of…
A Math Teacher’s Life
Had Irving (Isaac) Adler not lived during the fervent era of the rise and decline of Communism, his personal story might have been the simple life of a mathematician dedicated to the…
The Challenge of a Cup of Tea
How do you make a cup of tea? Seems like a silly question, doesn’t it? Tea is easy. Simply take a mug, fill it with hot water, and then just add a tea bag. Let the tea steep and remove…