Sukkot Surprise
Surprise a friend or spouse with lunch in a local communal sukkah.
Internal Support
If your spouse or roommate has an extra big project at work, cheerfully and voluntarily take over some of their household responsibilities, and let them know you are there to support them…
Total Closure
If you are divorced from a Jewish spouse, make certain a proper get was issued.
Pinchas 5760-2000
"The Daughters Of Tzelafchad: Legitimate Feminist Claims" by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald In this coming week's parasha, parashat Pinchas, we learn of the precedent-shattering request of the…
Positive Feedback
Thank your spouse for something he/she did to challenge you to be a better person.
Weekly Message,Mishpatim,Genesis
Mishpatim 5771-2011
"Protecting the Rights of a Wife" by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald In this week’s parasha, parashat Mishpatim, we encounter the law of the Hebrew maidservant, which we have already discussed…
Fill ‘Er Up
If your spouse has his/her own car, fill the gas tank for him/her once in a while.
Weekly Message,Naso,All Audience
Naso 5780-2020
The Ordeal of the Sotah -- Barbaric or Enlightened? (Revised and Updated from Parashat Naso 5761-2001) by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald This week’s Torah portion, Naso, with 176 verses, is…
The Jews of Wyoming
While Wyoming is not a state known for its sizable Jewish community - there are today, only approximately 1,150 Jews - the history of its community is over 140 years old. The territory of…
Hey Cuz!
Today is celebrated as “Cousins Day.” Those whose parents have siblings, often have many great memories from shared family events, enjoyed in the company of cousins. With access to the…