Parshat Ki Teitzei: When Desire Takes Hold
This week’s parsha begins with a scenario which is highly unlikely for most of us but is instructive nevertheless. It speaks of a situation... Read More
Parshat Shoftim: Is it Time for Bibi to Step Down?
We are living in a time where we see a recurring problem affecting many leaders of different nations. And it’s not something... Read More
Parshat Re’eh: You Lazy Cow
Well, who d’you think you’re foolin’? You say you’re havin’ fun But you’re busy going nowhere Just lying in the sun -Supertramp... Read More
Parshat Eikev: Raising the Dead
Long before the Zombie craze hit the movie industry, Judaism had been speaking of Raising the Dead for thousands of years. While... Read More
Parshat Vaetchanan: Tu B’Av – Top Dating Myths
This coming Monday is Tu B’Av, the fifteenth day of the Hebrew month of Av. This is like Jewish Valentine’s Day. The... Read More
Parshat Devarim: Israel Needs You
Anyone who cares about Israel cannot help but feel anxiety as the drums of war beat louder and louder. We keep hearing... Read More
Parshat Matot-Masei: When Will Israel Find Peace?
With all the tension surrounding Israel this week and the concern that the situation will escalate, we can never lose hope that... Read More
Parshat Pinchas: Happy Anniversary – Tips On Marriage
This week marks Karen and my 36th wedding anniversary on the secular calendar. It will be in a few weeks on the Jewish... Read More
Parshat Balak: The Evil Eye
Volkswagen used to have a commercial for their Passat wagon (which has since been discontinued). It featured a young couple at a... Read More
Parshat Chukat: The Paradox of Death
This week’s parsha, Chukat details the most obscure part of our Torah: The laws and ceremonies of the Red Heifer whose ashes... Read More