December 5, 2025 -
December 5, 2025 -
And Mordechai Would Not Bow Mordechai is undoubtedly one of the heroes of Purim, but in truth, he was also the instigator of our problems. Why couldn’t he just concedeRead More »
Recognizing our Teacher’s Teacher There are 54 Parshiyot, Torah readings, in a year. Of all of them, it could be that this week’s parsha, Yitro, is the most significant one.Read More »
Friendship A new guy to the synagogue is sitting next to an old-timer and he’s asking him questions as to why the rabbi is doing certain things. New member: WhyRead More »
Gratitude Tensions have been running high lately between the factions in our synagogue. Respect and consideration sometimes get lost in the heat of the debates. I think there’s a timelyRead More »
Truth and Justice I remember fondly (not too long ago) the days of my innocence when I didn’t know what the Alt-right, the Proud Boys, or QAnon were. Now I’mRead More »
The Personal Miracle One of the things that I love about Judaism is the notion of a personal God. Amidst all the billions of people and creatures on planet Earth,Read More »
Out of the Mouths of Babes How do you respond when you’re amazed, silenced by the response of one of your students? This kind of lighting struck twice this week.Read More »
The Tale of Kosher Filet Mignon Do you wonder why most kosher beef is chuck meat, that much of it needs to be corned (soaked in brine) to make itRead More »
The Dating Game The Real Housewives of Canaan series has been an eye-opener for me. Growing up in the still sexist mentality of the seventies and early eighties, and thenRead More »
The text today tells of the 20 childless years of Isaac and Rebekah ending when she conceives and gives birth to Esau and Jacob. Esau is described as a hunterRead More »
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