We are a hyper-verbal people. We talk, we argue, we pontificate, we deliver witty repartee and clever put-downs. Jews may not always be great listeners but we are among the world’s great talkers. Ac ...

Rabbi Nachman of Breslov, zt”l, teaches that when we cry out woe is me, we begin to take stock; not just of our actions, but of our presence. Where am I? Who is it who is crying out this way? This i ...

Or, beseech, Hashem, I want to give more tzedakah this year. Can I have a bump in my livelihood so I can help my children more, or provide for my elderly parents? My wife has been wonderful. I want to ...

As Yom Kippur approaches, we are called to reflect not only on our choices, but also on the apparent randomness that shapes our lives.

Hashem realizes that the commitment to improve does not always last, but He chooses to accept teshuvah because He cares for His creations and their survival.

Most kids tell you what they need, even if they don’t have the words. If we hover over their homework and they can’t say ‘stop pressuring me’ or ‘trust me to do it,’ they might say somethi ...

Printed with the Hadrat Kodesh commentary and following the customs of the Kahal Kadosh Ashkenazim, this impressive edition stands out not only for its rich liturgical content but also for its craftsm ...

Harold is saving the best for last. He wants to have a bar mitzvah next year at 103. After all, it's only 90 years past due.

“Violence, devastation, and destruction” refer to violent attacks and internal and external crises. All of these – so familiar to us – will come to an end. Not only Hamas as we know it, not only the ...

As members of Klal Yisrael, I would hope that we would all offer empathy and compassion. Telling someone NOT to feel is not our way. Discouraging someone from feeling sad or mad or hurt doesn’t work ...

College campuses once served as places for open dialogue, where students could freely explore diverse ideas. But for Jewish students today, these spaces often feel hostile. From verbal assaults on Isr ...

The Tel Aviv University campus. May 15, 2025. A new study from Tel Aviv University, conducted amid the ongoing conflict with Iran, offers a rare and revealing snapshot of Israeli personal and national ...