How Fortunate We Are
A study of the atrocities that befell the Jews of the Middle Ages in Speyer, Worms and Mainz, should remind us to appreciate how fortunate we are to live in a society where the freedom to…
American Heroes
Recognize the bravery of millions of American troops, among them over half a million Jewish soldiers who fought during World War II to preserve and protect the freedom that Americans hold…
Study Jewish History
Study Jewish history to appreciate the terrible challenges faced by maranos/annusim such as Dr. Roderigo Lopez during the Middle Ages and be especially thankful that we have the freedom…
Know Your Jewish History
Appreciate your freedom of religion and the ability to practice Judaism freely, as it was not always the case in Connecticut.
Shoftim 5761-2001
"Security for Citizens and Caring for Guests" by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald In this coming week's parasha, parashat Shoftim, Deuteronomy 21, we encounter the ritual of the Eglah Arufah,…
Toledot 5766-2005
"Why Was Rebecca Barren?" by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald In this week's parasha, parashat Toledot, we are told that Isaac was 40 years old when he took Rebecca as his wife. Scripture also…
Va’etchanan 5763-2003
"Why the Sh'ma?" by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald This past Shabbat is known as "Shabbat Chazon." Its name derives from the opening words of the Haftorah (the prophetic message) of Isaiah,…
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Rosh Hashana
- Rosh Hashana A celebration of the very creation of the world and a recognition of humankind’s…
Shemot 5767-2007
"The Etiquette of Evil" by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald In parashat Shemot we learn of the cruel enslavement of the Jewish people by Pharaoh and the Egyptians. The Torah relates that after…
Tazria 5768-2008
"The Odd Ritual Practices of the Metzorah!" by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald According to rabbinic tradition, the "tzah'ra'aht" affliction is not a bodily disease, but a physical…