"The Encounter"
by Rabbi Ephraim Buchwald
In this week's parasha, parashat Vayishlach, we read of the dramatic encounter between Jacob and Esau.
Uncertain whether Esau is coming toward…
"The Conundrum of Charity--Who Benefits More?"
by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald
This coming week's parasha, parashat Mishpatim, contains an abundance of interesting mitzvot. Among the 53…
The Rosh Hashana tashlich ritual is a tradition that is dear throughout the many diverse Jewish communities. Tashlich literally translates as “You will throw.” But what, exactly, is it?…
Rosh Hashana is known as the Day of Judgment (Yom Hadin), the day on which God judges every person. Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is the day on which God finalizes His verdict on the…
One of the 13 principles of faith according to Maimonides is believing that Moses was the greatest of all the Jewish prophets. He was so great, that God feared he would be worshipped…
Consider the moral dilemma faced by the State of Israel and its citizens whether to accept war reparations from Germany.
Given what transpired during World War II in Germany, there was…
Study the Book of Ruth to more fully appreciate Ruth's extraordinary kindness and the remarkable turn of events that impacted Jewish history. Click here to read the Book of Ruth in both…
Spend some time this weekend remembering the heroism and selfless actions of so many on 9/11 and on the days and months that followed the horrific events that will live in infamy.…
“Watch Out for Laban, He’s More Dangerous than Pharaoh!”
(updated and revised from Kee Tavo 5763-2003)
by, Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald
Parashat Kee Tavo is an “ominous” parasha. It is one…
The popular Rosh Hashana tashlich ritual is a tradition that is dear throughout the many diverse Jewish communities. Tashlich literally translates as “You will throw.” But what, exactly,…
