B’shalach 5774-2014
“Analysis of the ‘Shira,’ the Song of Moses Crossing the Sea” by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald In this week’s parasha, parashat B’shalach, as they cross to freedom through the parted waters…
Devarim 5769-2009
"Og Stands Tall on the Stage of History" by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald In his recapitulation of the events leading up to the people's entry into the land of Israel, Moses recalls the…
Smiles
Remember to smile and be friendly, as noted in the Talmud: "The man who [by smiling affectionately] shows his teeth to his friend is better than one who gives milk to drink"…
Start Flossing
In order to hopefully minimize the number of toothaches you will experience, be sure to brush your teeth and floss on a regular basis.
Start Flossing
The Torah teaches us v’nishmartem m’od l’nafshoteichem, to be most careful (Deuteronomy, 4:15), in order to hopefully minimize the number of toothaches and to thereby avoid the inevitable…
Bo 5765-2005
"Opening Their Hearts so They Can Hear" by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald In this coming week's parasha, parashat Bo, the ten plagues come to a dramatic conclusion with the Death of all…
Start Brushing and Flossing
The Torah teaches us v’nishmartem m’od l’nafshoteichem, to be most careful with [the health] of your souls (Deuteronomy, 4:15). To hopefully minimize the number of toothaches and,…
Matot 5771-2011
“Leadership and its Moral Responsibilities” by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald In this week’s parasha, parashat Matot, G-d tells Moses to take vengeance upon the Midianites on behalf of the…
Va’eira 5776-2016
“The Lessons of Genealogy” by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald In this week’s parasha, parashat Va’eira, we learn of the noble family background of Moses and Aaron, who would soon emerge to lead…