Painful Memories
In order to avoid traumatic reactions, consider the feelings of those around you when recalling difficult times or painful experiences, especially if you know that some will be impacted…
Offer Comfort
In addition to offering comfort to a nation, we must also provide solace to individuals. Make sure to reach out to family, friends, and co-workers when they sustain the loss of a loved…
Finding Reassurance and Comfort
Take heart from the words "Nachamu, nachamu ami," found in this week's haftarah, assuring that the Holy Temple in Jerusalem will be rebuilt, hopefully, speedily in our days.
Be A Comfort
When you hear that a Jewish friend, neighbor or coworker has lost a close relative, make time in your schedule to pay a shiva call.
Va’eira 5774-2013
“Moses, the Reluctant Prophet” by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald Tradition maintains that the 53 Hebrew prophets and prophetesses were generally a reluctant group of Divine servants, who were…
Devarim 5776-2016
“Moses the Stammerer, Becomes a World-Class Orator" by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald With parashat Devarim, we begin to read the book of Deuteronomy, the fifth and final book of the Torah.…
Where in the World is Moses?
The centerpiece of Parashat Yitro is the Decalogue, the Revelation at Sinai, where the Aseret Hadibrot, the Ten Utterances (also known as the Ten Commandments) were declared. But you…
Where in the World is Moses?
The centerpiece of Parashat Yitro is the Decalogue, the Revelation at Sinai, where the Aseret Hadibrot, the Ten Utterances (also known as the Ten Commandments) were declared. But you…