Thank Veterans and their Families for their Service
Thanking U.S. military veterans greatly benefits the Veteran. Acknowledging his or her willingness to sacrifice is always deeply appreciated. It is important to sensitize ourselves to the…
Southpaw Implications
Study Jewish law to discover the everyday implications of being a lefty. To appreciate the value of studying Torah for its own sake, explore the first Mishna of the sixth chapter of…
Her Son Hur, His Grandson, and His Actions!
On the 15th of Tammuz, we observe the yahrzeit (anniversary of the day of death) of Hur, a relatively unsung hero from Biblical times, who was the first Jew to die al Kiddush Hashem,…
For The Mothers And Their Children
Sophie Irene Simon Loeb had no children of her own, but she dedicated her life to fighting for government support for widowed mothers. Her passionate campaign, which started after she did…
Study U.S. Presidents and their Relationship to American Jews
The United States has been a beacon of kindness for Jews. It behooves American Jews to appreciate the country and its presidents who ensure religious rights and the freedom of religious…
Recall the Heroic Actions of Martyrs
On a date marking the death of a hero, it behooves one-and-all to study their actions, and learn from their lives.
Recall Heroic Actions
On a date marking the death of a hero, it’s important that we all study their actions, and learn from their lives.
Recalling Heroic Actions
On a date marking the birth of a hero, it’s important that we all study their actions, and learn from their lives.
Judge by Actions
When evaluating or judging others, genetic and physical attributes pale in comparison to one’s character and virtuous actions.
Your Actions Matter
Think before you act. Under Halacha and civil law, our actions have ramifications. To appreciate the underpinnings of the Torah law of an “eye for an eye” and the ramifications under…