Wise and Understanding

For the “person-in-charge,” one of the most difficult, yet important, jobs is delegating responsibility. Choosing the men and women with whom one will work most closely requires knowing…

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The Blessings of the Amidah: Understanding

The nineteen blessings of the Amidah make up the core of the Jewish prayer service. The fourth blessing recognizes God as the source of our own ability to understand the world. Ah’tah…

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After A Snack

After eating a meal with bread, Birkat Hamazon/Bentching/Grace After Meals is recited as a way to thank and acknowledge God’s gift of sustenance. But what does one recite after eating a…

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Meals

Prepare for Rosh Hashana by planning your holiday meals in advance.

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Festive Meals

Celebrate the final days of Passover with festive meals.

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After Brunch

Don’t forget to recite the Grace After Meals (Birkat Hamazon/Bentching) after your tasty bagel brunch.

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Gratitude for Historical Grace to Jews

Show gratitude to countries that allowed Jews to immigrate when they were unsafe elsewhere.

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For a Broader Understanding

Click here to read a fascinating thought from Rabbi Ephraim Buchwald about parashat Korach.

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Understanding

Try to understand Jewish law to enhance peace among the Jewish people.

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Strength in Understanding

Study Midrash (extra-Biblical legends) to better understand the narrative of the Torah.

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