Help the Hungry
Providing food for those who do not have, is the greatest of human endeavors. If you are not in a position to provide food directly, you may support the many worthy organizations that…
Tzav 5766-2006
"Zevach Sh'lamim--Learning to Celebrate Life" Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald In this week's parasha, parashat Tzav, we learn of the Peace offering--Zevach Sh'lamim, that was brought as a…
Chametz Yum
Enjoy eating chametz, but don't forget to make a proper blessing beforehand.
First Step
To avoid feeling overwhelmed, begin purchasing one or two food items for Passover each time you go to the supermarket. Store them separately from your regular food.
Metzorah 5765-2005
"And you think that Tzara'at is Weird?" by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald This week's parasha, parashat Metzorah, continues the theme of last week's parasha, Tazria, regarding the saga of the…
Think Before You Bite
Think about the many benefits of your food before eating (and don't forget to say a blessing).
Emor 5766-2006
"Striving for Perfection" by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald In this week's parasha, parashat Emor, the theme of perfection is repeated many times in several related contexts. In Leviticus…
Pom-enjoyment
Make sure to say the proper blessing over your National Pomegranate Month (November) treats: Ha'etz for the fruit, She'ha'kol for pomegranate drinks.
Terumah 5770-2010
"Earning a Meaningful Living" by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald Parashat Terumah is the first of the five concluding parashiot of the book of Exodus that describe the building of the…