Working for a Living
It often seems as if people today, especially in Western societies, are defined, and define themselves, by their work or their profession. When people meet for the first time, one of the…
Take a Sabbatical
It is interesting to note that the two most common professions which offer sabbatical leaves are academia and clergy. These two professions are fields in which practitioners devote a…
Take A Sabbatical
It is interesting that the two most common professions which offer sabbatical leaves are academia and clergy. These two professions are fields in which practitioners devote a great deal…
Korach 5781-2021
Korach 5781-2021 “The Origin of the ‘Big Lie’” (updated and revised from Korach 5762-2002) by, Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald In this week’s Torah portion, parashat Korach, we read of Korach…
Take A Sabbatical
It is interesting that the two most common professions which offer sabbatical leaves are academia and clergy. These two professions are fields in which practitioners devote a great deal…
Toledot 5772-2011
“Isaac Blesses His Sons” by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald In this week’s parasha, parashat Toledot, we learn how Isaac’s intentions to bless Esau are thwarted by the deceptive actions of…
Take A Sabbatical
It is interesting that the two most common professions which offer sabbatical leaves are academia and clergy. These two professions are fields in which practitioners devote a great deal…
Shavuot 5766-2006
"Appreciating Shavuot" by Rabbi Ephraim Buchwald Of all the major holidays and festivals of the Jewish people, the one that is least known and least appreciated is the festival of…
37th Annual Dinner – Sunday, March 2nd
Thanks for Joining UsNJOP's 37th Annual DinnerSUNDAY, March 2nd, 6PM EST, at Lincoln Square SynagogueDirections RSVP &…
Vayeishev 5785-2024
“The Vast Majority of the Time, G-d Rules the World!” (updated and revised from Vayeishev 5766-2005) by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald Unbeknownst to all the characters who play significant…