Parshat Lech Lecha 5774
There’s a lesson in Parshat Lech Lecha that is easy to overlook.
It’s found in the middle of the parsha and that’s probably part of the reason why it’s overlooked.
Shlomo Skinner
How to Change a Habit
I was troubled during the Yom Kippur prayers.
Toward the end of the amidah (standing prayer) we beseech God, “May it be Your will that I don’t sin any more.”
Inspiration For After Yom Kippur
This morning I received an email that I’m sure many rabbis would have been proud to write.
Though not the author’s intent, it is a very powerful message as we leave Yom Kippur behind and move into the rest of the year.
Jeremiah – Book Review
Last night I had the privilege of hearing Rabbi Dr. Binyamin Lau speak at the Jerusalem Great Synagogue.
It was the official launch of his book Jeremiah – The Fate of a Prophet.
A Lesson From Stephen Covey
Stephen Covey taught his son how to take care of their lawn.
The story is recorded in his classic book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.
Five Inspiring Books to Read This Summer
Read These Books For A Great Summer
I think I must have been born reading a book.
I can’t hardly remember a time when I didn’t read books.
Don’t get me wrong. It’s not like as a kid I did nothing except read.
Understanding Onkelos – Book Review
If there is thing that I’ve noticed over the years, it’s that many people are afraid of Onkelos.
I’ve seen it both when I was teaching in yeshiva and now in my tutoring.
Siddur Nehalel BeShabbat – Another Look
I’ve been using the new Siddur Nehalel BeShabbat for a number of weeks now and really enjoying it.
I’m sure you’re shocked.
After all, just because I wrote a positive review about the siddur, doesn’t mean that I have to keep using it. 🙂
Parshat Shemini – Puzzle
The outline of this week’s parsha bothers me. Here’s the basic structure of the parsha following the breaks in the Torah text:
Leviticus 9:1 – 10:7
For the first time Aaron and his sons perform the priestly service.
In a burst of enthusiasm Nadav and Avihu bring “strange fire” and are killed.
Blessing the Trees
Birkat Ha-ilanot 5773
Today is Rosh Chodesh Nisan.
Rosh Chodesh Nisan has a special place in Jewish history.
We read at the end of Shemot / Exodus (Judaica Press translation):