Rabbi Mendy Weitman

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…

“There is one nation in your land that is different. They speak a different language, and they behave differently. Get rid of them!” These were the words of Haman, the…

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.”…