Support Progress in Context
Historical progress must be understood in the context of the times. Make sure to evaluate pre-progress events in the context of those times.
Pinchas 5763-2003
"Can a Perfect G-d Sin?" by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald This week's parasha, parashat Pinchas, is replete with fascinating narratives. The parasha opens with G-d's reward to Pinchas for his…
Sensitivity to Jews in Danger
In addition to learning about, and helping, Jews in danger around the world, it behooves us to recall historical calendrical times when Jews’ lives were at peril.
Memorial Day Museum
Washington, DC, is a city of museums. Beyond the vast assortment of divisions and galleries at the Smithsonian Institute and the many political memorials, there are also smaller museums…
Touring the States
When travelling in the states, make it a point to visit Jewish historical landmarks.
Never Forget
Fulfill the promise of "Never Forget" by talking about the Holocaust, whether from a historical perspective or about relatives who perished.
Passover: The Second Days 5768-2008
"Counting the Omer" by Rabbi Ephraim Buchwald In parashat Emor, we learn of the mitzvah of counting the Omer. Leviticus 23:15-16 declares: "Oosfartem lachem mee'macharat…
Fate of the World
Take a moment and reflect on the great historical events of the world. Were all of them expected and logical, or can you see God's hand in history?
Toledot 5781-2020
“The Ancient Origins and Practice of Anti-Semitism” (updated and revised from Toledot 2000-5761) by, Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald In this week’s parasha, parashat Toledot, we learn that…
An Especially Worthwhile Trip
When traveling across the country, make sure to visit Jewish historical landmarks.