So Solstice

If the sun is shining today, go out and celebrate summer weather (and remember how you felt at the time of the winter solstice).

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Blowing Cold

As the cold weather starts, donate any spare coats or sweaters to those in need.

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Visiting Gift

Visit or call a friend who is under the weather.

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In The Rain

When the weather forecaster calls for rain on Shabbat, make certain your raincoat is easily accessible.

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Walk It Out

Enjoy the spring weather with a nature walk, it’s healthy and inspiring.

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Foodies’s Delight

On Yom Tov it is a mitzvah to have a festive meal both in the evening and in the daytime. Enjoy five festive meals (dinner, lunch, seudah shlishi, dinner and lunch) this weekend (but try…

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Natural Impressions

Don't let winter weather get you down - reflect on the Divine artistry in each unique season.

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The Biggest Blessing

Rather than grumble about the weather turning colder, make a list of all the blessings that come from the seasons of fall and winter. Remember, the "rainy season," as it is called in many…

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Shoftim 5781-2021

“The Torah-the First Environmentally-Friendly Treatise" (updated and revised from Shoftim 5762-2002) by, Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald In this coming week’s Torah portion, parashat Shoftim,…

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Vayeilech/Yom Kippur 5783-2022

“Difficult Transitions” (Updated and revised from Vayeilech/Yom Kippur 5769-2008) by, Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald On the last day of his life, Moses seals the new covenant with the People…

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