One’s Own Life
There is nothing more sacred in Jewish law than human life. According to halacha, one must guard one’s life in all cases unless one is forced to commit murder, worship idols or partake in…
Appreciating a Blanket of Snow
If you live in a northern climate, then the end of January might just be the beginning of the seasonal period when your attitude becomes “I’ve had enough snow, thank you.” And yet, while…
Appreciating the Good
If you live in a country such as the United States where kosher slaughter is permitted, be thankful and recognize that it’s not always the case, especially in parts of Europe today.
This One and This One
Within the spectrum of Jewish law there are sometimes two seemingly incompatible opinions that are both correct. How can one rabbi permit something that another rabbi prohibits? The…
One by One
Commit yourself to doing at least one thing to honor Shabbat each week.
One from David, One from Joseph
The belief in an ultimate redeemer, referred to as Moshiach (Messiah), is a central tenet of Jewish faith. But, almost all of the details about the coming of Moshiach and the Messianic…
One On One Shmooze
Dedicate five or ten minutes tomorrow morning (Friday) to a special conversation with God.
Net Worth
Recognize the significant individual worth and importance of each person and what they do, since each of us have unique talents and a distinct purpose, and that all of us were created in…