“The Torah’s ‘Secret’ for Longevity”
(updated and revised from Kee Teitzei 5764-2004)
by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald
As we have previously noted, this week’s parasha, parashat Kee Teitzei,…
"The Centrality of Joy in Jewish Observance"
(updated and revised from Kee Tavo 5764-2004)
by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald
Parashat Kee Tavo is one of the two parashiot in the Torah that…
In addition to the unique prayer services of Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur, the High Holidays are known for one other service: selichot. A collection of religious poems and verses, selichot…
Study the Torah and its commentaries to appreciate the special qualities that the Matriarchs possessed.
A closer look at the life of our Matriarch Sarah, details a difficult life, one…
Study this week’s Torah portion of Vayeitzei to appreciate the relationship of the Matriarchs/Sisters, Rachel and Leah.
While the biblical narrative surrounding the Matriarchs, Leah and…
