On Wars and Existential Faith
Wars take their toll. One day we rejoice in our victories, and the next day we mourn the irreparable loss of precious Jewish souls....
Hanukka, Gaza, and the Miracle of October 7th
When I entered the synagogue on the morning of October 7th, I slowly learned what had happened in Israel on that fateful day of...
New Year 2024: Celebrating Circumcision?
THE ORIGIN OF THE CIVIL NEW YEAR
The 2024 New Year will begin tonight at 12:00 a.m. on January 1st. According to Christian tradition, New...
The Pharaoh Of Gaza
EGYPT
One of the best-known themes in the story of the Exodus from Egypt is that of the ten plagues with which the Creator struck...
Shabbat Candles and Hanukka Candles
FRIDAY, BEFORE SUNSET
In New York, we will light the third Hanukka candle today , December 7th, around 4.10 -4.15pm. Why so early? Although we light...
VAYETSE: Brief history of the word “Jew”
The word "yehudí" is equivalent to the word "Jew." But in terms of their function, these two terms are sometimes opposite: "Yehudi" is an...
Writen in 2009: Never again, is up to us
Spech given on April.25.2009 Tazria - Metzora (Holocaust) 1.Yiar.5769
This is a difficult week for a Rabbi to decide on a subject for his speech....
Who doesn’t want a ceasefire in Gaza?
Israel is facing a military operation that is essentially a rescue mission. Hamas has invaded Israel, violated, tortured, wounded, and massacred thousands of Israeli...
