"The Centrality of Joy in Jewish Observance"
(updated and revised from Kee Tavo 5764-2004)
by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald
Parashat Kee Tavo is one of the two parashiot in the Torah that…
On the 4th of Adar 1307, corresponding to today’s Hebrew date, the Maharam of Rothenburg was buried in the Jewish cemetery in Worms, fourteen years after his death. The rabbi’s remains…
Jewish Treats is pleased to share the oft-quoted words of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov: “To always be happy is a great mitzvah.” These famous words of Rabbi Nachman have inspired the…
Happy Purim!
The megillah is read the evening of and during the day on
The time of year has come again – Purim festivities! A smile instantly jumps to your face as…
"The Virtues of Assimilation"
by Rabbi Ephraim Buchwald
In this coming week's parasha, parashat Vayigash, the dramatic story of Joseph and his brothers comes to a rousing conclusion.…
"Measure for Measure"
by Rabbi Ephraim Buchwald
In ancient civilizations, it was not uncommon for legal systems to practice what is known as Lex Talionis, an eye for an eye or measure for…
"Karayt--The Dreaded Heavenly Punishment"
by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald
Warning: This week's Dvar Torah is not for the fainthearted.
In this week's parasha, parashat Tzav, the Al-mighty…
"Remembering Amalek: A Contemporary View"
by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald
While this coming week's parasha is Parashat Tzav, I would rather focus today on the joyous, but complex holiday…
