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Passover
The very first all night educational seminar took place on the night of the Exodus from Egypt. Mothers and fathers joined the ranks of teachers and Rabbis investing in their child’s education. One of the very first commandments of the Torah was educational, “In order that you may relate to your children and grandchildren the […]
Break through our personal boundaries
“How do you keep your marriage intact?” his friend wanted to know. “It’s simple,” answered the man, “I take care of all the big issues – the war on terror, global warming, government policies – and she takes care of all the little issues – what kind of house to buy, what type of car […]
Parashat Vayikra
The book of Vayikra is the consolidation of the birth of our nation into an ongoing covenant, completing and affirming the Sinai experience. Most fittingly, the book begins with G-d calling out to Moshe to come near, as a loving parent to a cherished child. The Midrash comments that this is not only an expression […]
Selfless act
During WWII, a young boy and an aged man find themselves side by side in a cattle car on the way to a concentration camp in war-torn Europe. It is frighteningly cold, and the old man asks the boy to help keep his frail body warm through the night. Morning arrives, and to their horror, […]
Parashat Ki Tisa: Course correction
“A person’s drives are related to the degree of one’s intellect.” Rabbi Shneor Zalman of Lidia For example, when children have a strong desire for things that are important to them, they become very angry and enraged if they do not get them. However, to adults this item, whether it’s a small toy or a […]
