Vayeitzei 5770-2009
"Punishment Awaits the Evildoers" by Rabbi Ephraim Buchwald In this week's parasha, parashat Vayeitzei, we read of the deception of Jacob by his father-in-law, Laban. Jacob, of course,…
Acharei Mot,Weekly Message,Kedoshim
Acharei Mot-Kedoshim 5770-2010
"Loving Thy Neighbor" by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald In parashat Kedoshim, the second of this week's double parashiot -- Acharei Mot-Kedoshim, we read the famous, indeed, revolutionary…
Lech Lecha 5771-2010
“Abram Prays for Others” by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald In this week’s parasha, parashat Lech Lecha, we find two instances where the commentaries indicate that Abram (his name had not yet…
Vayeira 5774-2013
“Greater than Welcoming the Divine Presence” by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald The opening verses of this week’s parasha, parashat Vayeira, record that the Al-mighty appeared to Abraham in the…
Extra Time
If you have time off for the legal holidays, use the time to participate in mitzvot like visiting the sick or helping the less fortunate.
It’s A Visit
If a friend is in the hospital (and up for visitors), clear an hour of your schedule to participate in the mitzvah of bikur cholim (visiting the sick).
Weekly Focus
Choose one mitzvah on which to focus each week - for instance, praying or visiting the sick.
Flu Season
Call up or e-mail a co-worker who is out sick and wish them a refuah sh'leimah (complete recovery).
Make a Difference
If it is feasible, and reasonable under current conditions to visit someone you know who is ill, think of ways to lift their spirits and let them know that you have them in mind in your…