08/17/2023
A Golden Opportunity
Our sages teach us that God makes Himself easily accessible to us during…
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08/16/2023
Rabbi Shmuel Salant
On the 29th of Av, 1909, corresponding to August 16th, Rabbi Shmuel Salant,…
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08/16/2023
Role Models
Learn about great pious men and women, so their lives can serve as a model…
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08/15/2023
Justice, Justice Shall You Pursue
The directive to create a judicial system is set out in this week’s Torah…
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08/15/2023
Awareness
Be aware of the things that affect your judgement of other people and try…
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08/14/2023
Fyvush
There are certain entertainers who are known by their first name, such as…
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08/14/2023
Yiddish Theatre
Learn about the Yiddish theater which was a staple of the Jewish immigrant…
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08/11/2023
At the Rebbe’s Table
In a chassidic community, the Rebbe is far more than the decider of Jewish…
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08/11/2023
Shabbat Inspiration
Tap into the wisdom found in the writings and biographies of the chassidic…
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08/10/2023
Midwestern Sour Cream
There are a host of Jewish foods that are associated with the American…
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08/10/2023
Support Your Local Jewish Institutions
Learn from the wonderful example set by the Raskas family’s support of…
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08/09/2023
Splitting the Atom
Those who follow movie news know that one of the biggest films of 2023 has…
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08/09/2023
The Dangers of Atomic Technology
Learn about J. Robert Oppenheimer, the “father of the atomic bomb” and his…
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08/08/2023
Stop and Smell the Roses
There is no common word for people with an impaired olfactory system…
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08/08/2023
Ahh Beautiful
Show your appreciation for the beauty of the world with an expression of…
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08/07/2023
What Goes Around Comes Around
Is there any truth to the popular statement, “What goes around, comes…
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08/07/2023
For Its Own Sake
Do not keep a mental tally of how kind, generous and/or compassionate you…
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08/04/2023
Don’t Shame The Name
The concept of “Chilul Hashem,” desecration of God’s name is first…
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08/04/2023
Live Knowing That People See You as a Jew
Live your life knowing that during every moment, others will see your…
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08/03/2023
Best-Seller
For a high school dropout who failed English three times, Leon Uris had an…
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08/03/2023
Reading Light
If you don’t enjoy non-fiction books, read Jewish historical fiction, to…
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08/02/2023
No Holiday as Joyous
Tu b’Av (The Fifteenth of Av), which is today, is no longer the well-known…
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08/02/2023
A Cause for Celebration
Since we recently concluded the mourning period known as the "Three Weeks",…
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08/01/2023
Kindness to Animals
Animals are among the most important “educational tools” that God provided…
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08/01/2023
For Animals’ Sake
Before adopting a pet, think carefully if you have the time and capacity to…
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07/31/2023
Sir Moses Montefiore
Sir Moses Montefiore (1784-1885) had an extraordinary impact on the world.…
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07/31/2023
Leading by Example
Learn more about much-admired philanthropists like Moses Montefiore who not…
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07/28/2023
Hear O Israel
In this week’s Torah portion, Va’etchanan, we read the famous words of the…
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07/28/2023
Gain a Deeper Insight
Remember to cover your eyes and concentrate when reciting the Shema. Each…
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07/27/2023
Watch Your Language
Once upon a time in American culture, defiant children who uttered certain…
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