Rabbi Mendy Weitman

“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…

Have you heard the story of the man who would always describe how much he loved children? One day, some fresh cement was poured outside his house, and, without missing…

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…

A few years ago, Israel faced a water crisis. On the verge of hitting the Kinneret’s red line – which would indicate an emergency situation – the Knesset convened for…

When I was young and free I dreamed of changing the world. As I grew older and wiser, I realized the world would not change, and lowered my sights to…