Rabbi Mendy Weitman

Why are Jews so obsessed with questions? On the night of the Passover Seder, the highlight is when the children ask the four questions. It’s not the four discussions, themes,…

There’s an old adage that goes “happiness lies in our own backyard, but it’s probably well hidden by crabgrass.”  We’ve all been down that road before, and often, it takes…

Queen Esther was the ultimate diplomat and leader. She didn’t think about her position. She was ready to be killed. After all, one who came to the king unannounced was…

“We both clocked in on time every day; what makes Josh the winner of the employee of the month award”?     “The award has nothing to do with clocking in…

“How do you keep your marriage intact?” a young man asked his happily-married friend. “It’s simple,” answered the friend, “I take care of all the big issues – the war…

Education today focuses on rights. Everyone has a right. And we fight for our rights. But perhaps that is the problem. If we all have rights, what happens when I…

“Doctor, you’re a world-renowned expert in oncology; how is it that you are smoking?” “You’re right that smoking is unhealthy, but it’s all relative. Genetically, I have very strong and…

An older Polish Jew immigrates to the “Golden Land” – the United States of America. There, he experiences the culture shock of his life. Everything is big, industrialized, impersonal, cold,…

“You, of all people! How can you do such a thing?!” Aristotle’s students exclaimed in surprise. They were appalled. Their beloved and knowledgeable teacher was caught in the act. “Dear…

The secretary emailed the rabbi: “This student is taking up so much of your time; an important person is waiting for you in the lobby.” The rabbi replied: “When I’m…