Parshat Noach: Arab Porn
I see the bad moon a-rising I see trouble on the way… Don’t go around tonight Well it’s bound to take your... Read More
Parshat Bereshit: Israel
The events of this past week in Israel have been heart-breaking, painful, infuriating and many other adjectives too numerous to list. What... Read More
Shemini Atzeret/ Simchat Torah
To everything Turn, turn, turn There is a season Turn, turn, turn And a time to every purpose under heaven -The Byrds/King... Read More
Parshat Sukkot: The Secret to Happiness – It’s No Secret
I was feeling part of the scenery I walked right out of the machinery My heart going boom boom boom “Hey” he... Read More
Parshat Ha’azinu: Yom Kippur – Plan B
I’m a little uneasy And there ain’t much pride inside me She don’t know how it hurts And I’m telling you It’s... Read More
Rosh HaShana – Where Are You Going?
In the second of last week’s double parsha, Moshe is near the end of his life. He is about to die and... Read More
Parsha Netzavim: How Non-Jews View Jews
This week’s Torah portion has the finale of Moshe’s epic speech to the Israelites that makes up most of the Book of... Read More
Ki Tavo: Thanking Those Who Pained Us
One of the most fundamental values in Judaism and in life is Gratitude. The first words we say when we wake up... Read More
Parsha Ki Teitzei: The Job of a Parent
Most are aware of the Torah’s view of a child’s obligation to honor his or her parents as it’s part of the... Read More
Parsha Shoftim: Elul
Right before Shabbat is Rosh Chodesh Elul – the beginning of the Hebrew month of Elul. Which means we are one month... Read More