Parshat Vayelech: Yom Kippur – No Room For Negativity
One of the most moving and central prayers on both Rosh HaShana and Yom Kippur is Une’taneh Tokef. It is a highlight of... Read More
Parshat Netzavim: Rosh Hashanah – Memories
There are three themes that define the holiday of Rosh HaShana which are outlined in the Mussaf prayer service of the day: 1. Malchiyot – God... Read More
Parshat Ki Tavo: He Ain’t Heavy – He’s My Brother
This week’s Torah reading continues the speech that Moshe delivered to the Israelites before he passed on. We are pretty much at the end... Read More
Parshat Ki Teitzei: Marriage Advice for Tom Brady
The not always reliable Daily Mail and NY Post – 2 tabloids on different sides of the pond but apparently joined at... Read More
Parshat Shoftim: The Joy of Getting it Wrong
They have changed the rules at the US Open Tennis tournament going on right now. There are no more line judges.... Read More
Parshat Re’eh: The Impulse Buy
If there will be among you a needy person… you shall not harden your heart and you shall not close your... Read More
Parshat Eikev: The Dush Beneath My Feet
The Dust Beneath My Feet This week’s Torah portion, Eikev, literally means Heel – as in the heel of a foot. However,... Read More
Parshat Vaetchanan: The Love of My Life
Do you pray? Let’s assume you do. So what do you pray for? Lemme guess. Health. בריאות in Hebrew. Yeah that’s a biggie.... Read More
Parshat Devarim: Who Are You?
This week we begin the fifth and final book of the Torah, Sefer Devarim – The Book of Deuteronomy. Devarim is unique amongst the... Read More
Parshat Matot-Masei: Which is More Safe – Israel or the USA?
I just got back from a visit to Israel. Karen finished her 8th Momentum Women’s trip – 20 ladies in her South Florida... Read More