Imagine God as a Parent
Parents dispatch discipline with unconditional love. If we treat each other similarly, all will benefit.
Kee Teitzei 5782-2022
“The Torah’s Radical Approach to Child Rearing” (updated and revised from Kee Teitzei 5763-2003) by, Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald In this week’s parasha, parashat Kee Teitzei, we learn of a…
Kee Teitzei 5763-2003
"The Torah's Radical Approach to Child Rearing" by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald In this coming week's parasha, parashat Kee Teizei, we learn of a seemingly horrific Torah law, the statute of…
Va’etchanan 5760-2000
"The Torah's Radical Approach to Parenting" by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald This Wednesday evening (August 9) and Thursday (August 10), we will observe Tisha b'Av, the Fast of the 9th of Av,…
It’s About the Relationship
Marriage, in the construct of Jewish law, is a practical agreement by which, at its most basic, a woman is guaranteed support and protection and a man has the prospect of progeny to carry…
Relationship Talk
Talk to the children in your life about having a relationship with God.
Relationship Development
Write a short list of ways you feel you can build your relationship with God.
Forward Relationship
Bring the focus of our relationship with the Divine from the holidays that just passed into mundane life.
Relationship Time
During the month of Elul, work on your relationship with God and with other people.