An entire generation of North Americans hear the words “random acts of kindness” and immediately think of Oprah Winfrey. Without question, the former queen of afternoon television has…
We are all at a loss of how to deal with the tragic unfolding events in Israel. On the one hand, we feel helpless seeing the horrific images from Israel and reading the tragic stories…
Students who choose to study the history of the development of the twentieth century rabbinic leadership will likely come across the name “Slabodka.” The town for which the renowned…
An entire generation of North Americans hear the words “random acts of kindness” and immediately think of Oprah Winfrey. Without question, the former queen of afternoon television has…
"The Extent of Rabbinic Authority"
by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald
In this coming week's parasha, parashat Shoftim, 41 new Torah laws--14 positive and 27 negative mitzvot--are introduced.…
"Nimrod and the Financial Meltdown"
by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald
In Genesis 10, the Torah features a long list of descendants of Shem, Cham and Yafet. It is a litany of begets and begats…
"Confronting Adversity, Lessons from Father Isaac"
by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald
This week's parasha, parashat Vayeira, includes chapter 22 of Genesis, the chapter that describes the…
