Rabbi Mendy Weitman

Have you ever noticed, while walking your dog or observing pet owners with their dogs, the pet running ahead and pulling its owner along? You wonder who is in charge……

A man drives 10 miles over the speed limit on one of New York’s highways. He is stopped by a police officer who informs him, “That’ll be three points on…

A former alcoholic described the catalyst to his rehabilitation and recovery. “I thought alcohol could drown my sorrows,” he said, “until I realized that sorrows float.”   Human tendency is…

There was once a cow that belonged to a very wealthy man. And she was quite a privileged cow. Every evening, after the family had had their dinner, the maid…

It happens all the time: You pass by an acquaintance on your way to work. Without breaking his stride for a moment, the guy waves and cheerfully calls out, “Hi!…

An old 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,…

Two Jews once came to the local Rabbi with a monetary dispute. “He owes me $50!” one claimed. “I know nothing of the sort!” the other argued. The Rabbi ruled…

You get a call from the bank that suspicious-looking charges have been posted to your account. It becomes apparent that someone has gotten a hold of your information and used…

The Declaration of Independence famously guarantees every person the right to the pursuit of happiness. What does that right mean to you? What would truly make you happy? Is it…

We had just arrived at a Sheva Berachot reception in our honor during the week after our wedding. The host opened the door for us with a smile and graciously…