TEBET 9th: Ezra, The Second-Most-Important Leader Of The Jewish People
One of the events that we remember on the day of Asara beTebet is the passing of Ezra haSofer. Seventy years after the destruction...
The Septuagint and the Fast of the 10th of Tebet
This coming Tuesday January 3rd, we will observe the Tenth of Tebet, a fast-day that reminds us of three tragic events. The main tragedy...
WORLD CUP: Lions, elephants, and why I do not want Morroco to win
Please ignore this article if you are not following Qatar's World Cup.
BEING A MESS-ANIC JEW
As an Argentinean rabbi, I am thrilled --euphoric!--...
Summary of Parashat VAYESHEB
Jacob, also known as Ya'aqob, settles in Israel and has a favorite son named Yosef. Jacob gives Yosef a special tunic with many colors...
Yosef and the secrets of his success
YOSEF, THE MANAGER
Yosef was sold by his brothers and transported to the slave market in Egypt, where he was acquired by Potiphar, a minister...
Tuesday Dec 5, at night, switching to Barekh Alenu
On Shemini Atzeret, we add in the Amida the prayer "mashib ha-ruach umorid ha-geshem", praising HaShem for creating and directing the mechanism of precipitation (=rain). But...
Understanding the Miracle of Rain
WATER IS LIFE
Most of us no longer live on farms but in cities and urban areas. It is difficult for us to appreciate the...
Jewish vs Greek Values
As a tribute to our heroic ancestors who freed us from the Hellenic civilization, I would like to share with the readers of Halakha...
Thanksgiving to God, by George Washington.
"WHEREAS it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the Providence of Almighty God; to obey His will, to be grateful for His...
