Tazria Metzora: Sticks and Stones
'Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me'. If you believe that, I have a bridge to sell you...
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Shmini: The Sound of Silence
The lights twinkled off in the distant cold night as I stood under the “Emergency Room” sign. Ambulances would rumble up from time to time...
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Ki Tisa: Drawing a Line in the Sand
For the average young American ambiguity and uncertainly seem constant. For the last fifty-some years, the soldiers of pluralism, liberalism...
Tetzaveh: Something Wicked
Were they stupid? Who would start a fight against God Himself? And yet Amalek did just that...
Terumah: Building a Dream Home
The entertainment industry has made millions selling the fabulous life of the American celebrity. Many shows report on the lifestyles...
Mishpatim: Look Before You Leap…Right?
When we trust Hashem, we find that it was not wrong or foolish to blindly accept those mitzvot we had not yet learned. “Buyer Beware” does not apply here.
Yitro: Becoming One
There is no union more beautiful or intimate than that which occurred at the base of Mt. Sinai. Rabbi Wolbe describes the giving of the Torah as the greatest...
Beshalach: Counting on a Miracle
Instead of looking online for miracles, let's reflect on the world around us rather than pass the day mindlessly in front of the boob-tube.
Pekudei: Vote of Confidence
We have the potential to go down in history as the source of clarity and light in a world filled with confusion and darkness. Our potential for elevation was established by our ancestors, and the tools to reach our goals are guaranteed by the Almighty.
Matot-Masei: The Truth About Superman
We live in an era void of heroes. We are disillusioned by those in power because we expect more from them than we do from others in the community. We think that only people in positions of power are responsible for the fate of society. Consequently, we push off the burden of being a hero ourselves!
Shemot: Light My Fire
Let's ask some tough questions: what can we learn from the burning bush? Why a thorn bush? Why did it burn but it was not consumed?
Balak: Tools of Success
What does it take to become great? Usually whatever we don’t have. We tell ourselves that if only we were a little smarter, taller...
Va’eira: The Grounds for a Perfect Relationship
A lot of Jews ask themselves, "What is Judaism? Is it a people or a religion? Is it a reason to schlep to synagogue twice a year?
Chukat: The Question No One Can Answer
Many of us search for deeper meaning in today's career obsessed, fast paced, superficial realities. We hope to drive our lives in a direction...
Bo – PostIt Notes for the Soul
Lots of people cry during graduations. Contemplating the sunset of any particular stage in life always causes me try to hold on to whatever I can...
Va’etchanan: The Big Bucks
Everybody loves a good cause. Many people donate hard earned dollars to the causes that call to them. The amount that is offered...
Lech Lecha: Who Wants Cake Anyway?
“Easy Street” doesn't exist in a Jewish neighborhood. … challenges and tests are not only normal, but necessary in leading a life of growth...
Noach: Change the World
Shakespeare wrote, “All the world is a stage, and the men and women merely players.” Had a rabbi edited his work, the line would read...