Live in Moderation
Maimonides counseled that we should choose the path of moderation in life. Extreme actions are usually not beneficial to us. When making decisions, the middle path is often the best path.
Lead Your Flock
Although there are many factors leaders must consider when making decisions, never lose track that a leader first and foremost must represent and protect his or her flock.
Avoid Hate
Train yourself to avoid hating others and basing decisions on that hatred.
Va’eira 5768-2007
"Moses, the Exalted Leader" by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald Political campaigns in democratic societies have become a rather sorry sight. Candidates in the U.S. announce their candidacies,…
Older Wisdom
Ask your parents or closest "guardian" for advice on major life decisions.
Self Analysis
A person should try to understand his/her own motivations as well as the outside forces influence his/her decisions.
Shemini 5770-2010
"The Show Must Go On" by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald In this coming week's parasha, parashat Shemini, the first day of Nissan, the day about which Aaron had been dreaming, finally arrived.…
Bo 5760-2000
"Rational Love and Emotional Love: A Lesson from T'fillin" by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald In this coming week's parasha, Parashat Bo, we read of the concluding three plagues: locusts,…
Terumah 5769-2009
"The Delicate Balance" by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald This week's parasha, parashat Terumah, begins a series of four and a half parashiot that deal extensively with erecting the Mishkan,…