“The Exceptional Power of Prayer”
by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald
As this week’s parasha, parashat Toledot, opens, we find Isaac in the process of entreating G-d that his wife, Rebecca,…
Safeguarding the Covenant
by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald
This week's parasha, parashat Kee Tisah, focuses primarily on the sin of the Golden Calf and Moses' successful invocation of…
The Jewish people have often been cast as the proverbial "scapegoat." When millions died during the Black Plague, the Jews were accused of poisoning the wells. Blood libels accusing Jews…
The Jewish people have often been cast as the proverbial "scapegoat." When millions died during the Black Plague, the Jews were accused of poisoning the wells. Blood libels accusing Jews…
The Jewish people have often been cast as the proverbial "scapegoat." When millions died during the Black Plague, the Jews were accused of poisoning the wells. Blood libels accusing Jews…
The Jewish people have often been cast as the proverbial "scapegoat." When millions died during the Black Plague, the Jews were accused of poisoning the wells. Blood libels accusing Jews…
The Jewish people have often been cast as the proverbial “scapegoat.” When millions died during the Black Plague, the Jews were accused of poisoning the wells. Blood libels accusing…
“Our Brother, Our Sister--the Proselyte”
(updated and revised from Naso 5764-2004)
By, Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald
In this week’s parasha, parashat Naso, we learn of an intriguing law…
"Striving to Reach Heaven During the Days of Awe"
by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald
This past Saturday night, September 8, or early Sunday morning to be more exact, Ashkenazic Jews the world…
"Tisha b'Av: Never Beyond Redemption"
by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald
In this week's parasha, parashat Va'etchanan, we read the portion from Deuteronomy 4:25, which is read on Tisha b'Av,…
