Income Tax Pays for Vital Services
No one likes paying their taxes, but if we recognize that taxes pay for vital services and patriotic endeavors, perhaps it will be easier to part with our hard-earned money.
Communicating with God
There is an old joke in which the President of the United States receives an exorbitant phone bill after calling God, while the Prime Minister of Israel gets to call God as a free local…
Getting The Message
In this era of texting and tweeting, remember that how a message is given is often as important as the message itself.
Weekly Message
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Internalize Passover’s Message of Faith in God
With Pesach behind us, do not forget to assess what you gained spiritually from the holiday, most notably an appreciation for God’s providence in our own lives and in the lives of our…
Wisdom Message
Teach the younger people in your life about the wisdom of Judaism.
Sending A Message
If you want to communicate with God but are uncertain what to say, pick up a Jewish prayer book and look for inspiration.
A Beautiful Message
When you see a rainbow, remember that it is more than just a thing of beauty, but a reminder of God's promise not to flood the world again.
Shoftim 5782-2022
“Astrology, Witchcraft and Spiritualism in Judaism” (updated and revised from Shoftim 5763-2003) by, Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald In this week’s Torah portion, parashat Shoftim, the Torah…