Metzorah 5760-2000
"The Ultimate Value and Sanctity of Human Life in Judaism" by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald This coming week's parasha, parashat Metzorah, is often combined with last week's parasha, parashat…
Value both large and small items!
Consider all types of items important, whether significant, time-consuming, large, or not.
Chukat-Balak 5766-2006
"The Sanctity of Human Life" by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald In the first of this week's two parashiot, Chukat-Balak, we learn of the law of the Parah Adumah, the Red Heifer. In Numbers…
No Such Thing As A Human Herd
The recent social media discussions about the meaning of the Jewish reggae star Matisyahu’s shaving his beard has raised many issues: the significance of a beard in general, Chassidic…
All Human Benefit Must Be Appreciated
Any benefit we receive in this world, even the tiniest amount, must be acknowledged and we must thank God for it.
Never Judge a Human Book by Its Cover
Genetic traits such as hair color do not determine how individuals behave. Be careful not to stereotype or even make assumptions about people based on their external features.
Human Judgement
Do not judge others, even public figures, because you may not know all of the background information.
Hebrew and Basic Judaism in Kandahar
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED Hello, I am a military officer stationed in Afghanistan. I worked for Dennis Prager for many years so of course I know of your amazing organization through…
Judaism and Astrology
Did you know that some Jewish philosophers maintain that there is truth to the idea of astrology, to reading the future from the alignment of the stars? However, it is also true that God…
Judaism and Evolution
Seek out answers to perceived philosophical challenges to Jewish thought and observance.