Think Again
Many people believe that the Talmud is a dry or confusing legal text. Actually, it's full of fascinating stories, interesting personalities and strange facts. Take a look!
Think Ahead
Today is the last day of Chanukah. Prepare for next year by cleaning the menorah of wax drippings or spilled oil before you store it away. (You'll thank yourself next year.)
Stop and Think
Remember to stop and consider the ramifications of what you are about to say and whether those words might negatively impact upon, and possibly humiliate another person.
Think Before We Do
Let’s consider whether the actions we plan to take should be avoided if they will likely mislead a person.
Time Off to Think
Designate time during the holiday to contemplate the relationship between God and the Jewish people.
Bereshith,Weekly Message,Genesis
Bereshith 5772-2011
“The Fall of Man” by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald Starting with this week’s parasha, parashat Bereshith, synagogues around the globe begin the annual cycle of reading the Torah, the Five…
Kee Teitzei 5770-2010
"Caring for Workers and Domestic Animals" by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald This week’s parasha, parashat Kee Teitzei, contains an array of rather impressive, indeed, revolutionary, laws…
Purim,Judaism,Articles,Purim Origins and CustomsJudaism,Purim,Literacy
The Mystery of Hester Panim
The Mystery of Hester Panim “To the believer, it’s the Hand of G-d-Divine Providence moving behind the scenes to…
Devarim 5763-2003
"The Gentle Reproof" by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald This week, we begin reading the fifth book of the Torah, known as Deuteronomy, or Devarim in Hebrew. The book of Devarim is also called…