The Perfect Species
At this time of the year, Jews around the globe head out in search of the perfect lulav and etrog (lulav refers to the grouping of lulav, hadassim and aravot, which, together with the…
History for Everyone
Barbara Tuchman (née Wertheim), born January 30, 1912, never earned a doctorate in history, but the books that she authored injected new life into the layman’s study and understanding of…
The Fast of Esther
The Fast of Esther will be observed tomorrow, March 21st which coincides with the 11th of Adar on the Hebrew calendar. While the Fast of Esther is normally observed on the 13th of Adar,…
Good Fences Make Good Neighbors?
The term “ghetto” has a sad connotation in Jewish history and a very negative association when referring to certain poor urban areas. The term’s etymology, however, originates from a…
Study Mussar!
Mussar is the study of ethical teachings, that are geared to spiritual self-improvement. We can all benefit from the study of Mussar.
One At A Time
When trying self-improvement projects, take on one realistic goal at a time.
Basic Appearances
When choosing what to wear, make certain they respect your self-worth.
Sharp As A Knife
Keeping safe is a mitzvah, so make sure the knives you use to prepare food are properly sharpened (one is more likely to cut one's self with a dull knife).
The Good Master
The Torah teaches that one who owns a pet should feed the animal first (before one's self) so that the animal is not watching hungrily as the person eats.