Aliyah? Amazing but A Maze
There is a consensus amongst people in North America who are making aliyah, that it is at times a physically, emotionally and even financially draining endeavor. We joke that the reason it is so difficult is to test us. If you have the stamina and determination to get through the process, you’ll make it as an oleh.
The Four Sons – Human Psychology 101
The fourth son is what I call totally parve – he has no association, no involvement, no relationship with his surroundings. Because a narcissist is only interested in himself.
Freeing our Man-Made Hostages – the Agunot
Some of these women have been agunot for years. They are trapped in a bizarre world where they are not single but not married.
The Wheel of Change
The Torah revolves around one simple but powerful precept - to not treat others in a way you wouldn’t want to be treated. The following poem offers insight as to why.
Chanukah – Finding faith in the impossible
We are assured that ultimately, justice does prevail. That there is a Day of Judgement in the Eternal World. Those of unwavering faith focus on adjusting to their new normal and embrace Hashem's will and continue to find purpose and simcha, as we are exhorted to do.
Games Galore: Chanukah Gift Guide 2025 (Part V)
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A Prayer for Eretz Yisrael
We turn to You, the G-d of mercy,
You, who we fear and adore,
Please heed our prayers and pleas and bring relief,
For our battered souls cannot take too much more.
Reflections on Shechiyanu, Rosh Chodesh and Israel
We ask for a long life, so why ask for strong bones? I realized that being blessed with many years of life, of a ripe old age – isn’t enough. One needs strong bones – physical well-being.
We Are on the Balcony
Any misstep is publicized globally, and with social media, it's on display almost immediately and intensely. That is the price of being royal – of being in the extremely tiny minority. Of having all eyes on you on the balcony.
The “Murderers ” Amongst Us
As someone who used to be on the receiving end of this toxic behavior from friends and family – I say used to be because I stopped all contact with these health-destroying individuals – I have zero tolerance for any emotional and verbal abuse – I wonder why the spouse doesn't just walk away.
On Being Single-Minded
While it might appear that unmarried men and women have less complicated lives by virtue of being on their own, and hence have fewer responsibilities and obligations to take up their time and energy, life for them is nonetheless more difficult.
How To Be A Patient 101
I realized that I should be a “patient” patient – I’m not the only person being looked at and should wait my turn.
Medical Daas Torah?
But a doctor, even a specialist, is not a rav steeped in Torah knowledge, whose daas Torah is indisputable. I know that in most medical situations, there is a second opinion by an equally learned specialist who can disagree with his colleague’s conclusion as to the best course of action to take and when.
