Rabbi Mendy Weitman

Our biggest enemies are ourselves. There was a Jewish king called Achav. He was an idol worshipper and caused many Jews to stray from G-d. Yet the Talmud relates that…

Napoleon was shocked. “Why are you refusing to eat today?” Napoleon asked his Jewish constituents. “We are commemorating the destruction of our temple. We mark the day through fasting and…

A show host is grilling his guest on various aspects of his life during a radio interview. The guest answers question after question on the nitty-gritty of his relationships and…

“You’re losing it…! How can you claim to be a student of Maimonides when he passed away 800 years ago?” the students questioned their teacher. The teacher smiled and answered.…

Leadership is a service, not a position. The rabbis teach that it is in the absence of oneself – not the indulgence of oneself – where the greatest satisfaction is found. How does that…

“He doesn’t have a PHD; he’s a college drop-out. Why would you pick him for the job?”   “Because he’s got a ton of experience! His name is Steve Jobs.”…

The Roman emperor Hadrian was a known anti-semite. Once, during a public appearance, a Jewish passerby respectfully greeted the emperor. “How dare a Jew be so brazen as to greet…

“Children, Mom just called and asked that we stop at the local supermarket.” “But, Dad, isn’t that out of our way?” “That’s right! And it’s a perfect opportunity to show…

The city was in an uproar: a well-known veteran beggar had won the million-dollar lottery! Reporters scrambled to learn about this unique win, and the same question was on everybody’s…

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…