Parshat Tazria/Metzora: Israel’s 77th Birthday
This Shabbat, the 5th of Iyar, is Yom Ha’atzmaut – Israel’s 77th birthday. This year, because it falls on Shabbat, it was celebrated on Wednesday... Read More
Parshat Shemini: Being Jewish – Sweet as Honey
A fellow who used to come to Aish back in the day once posted one of those silly food pics of his... Read More
Pesach Last Days: When Will the Mashiach Arrive?
In the Haggadah that we just read this past week, there is a turning point for the Israelites where their enslavement drastically... Read More
Parshat Tsav: Pesach – Of Magic and Miracles
One of the central themes of the Passover story told in the Haggada is miracles. They were an integral part to the... Read More
Parshat Vayikra: Are Sacrifices Primitive?
This Shabbat we begin to read the third of the Five Books of Moses, Vayikra/Leviticus. Vayikra deals primarily with sacrifices. Let’s get it right out in the open – this... Read More
The Yearly Wine Review 2025
With Pesach soon upon us, it’s time for the yearly wine review where I share my adventures, and sometimes misadventures, of wine... Read More
Parshat VaYakhel: It’s Not About You
The mitzvah of Shabbat appears once again in this week’s Torah portion. A common confusion regarding Shabbat is what defines “work” that... Read More
Parsha Ki Tisa: Canada US Tensions – What to Do
Tensions between the United States and Canada seem to grow by the hour. Two long-time neighbours and friends who share the longest... Read More
Parshat Tetzaveh: Purim – One Day More
One day more Another day, another destiny – Les Misérables With the ubiquity of mobile phones that inform us whenever we have... Read More
Parshat Terumah: Adar: 30-Day Joy Challenge
A number of years back the 30-Day Challenge craze began. At the time, the Wall Street Journal had a piece on “The Lure of... Read More