Vayigash – The Father, The Son and The Committed Brother
I took some reading material with me on a flight this week, as I always do. My reading this time was different than usual. Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau wrote an autobiography, focusing on his...
Monthly Archive: December 2014
Chanukah – The Saturday Night Dilemma
A question comes up each year at least once. At the conclusion of Shabbat, once it is dark outside and the stars have emerged we go through a peculiar routine. We raise a glass...
Vayeshev – Perspective
The great saga of Joseph’s life begins in this week’s reading. Jacob has a deep attachment to Joseph and he favors him as the child of Rachel. He spends more time with Joseph than...
Vayishlach – Attitude
We have completed the fifth chapter of Pirkei Avot in our Shabbat morning class after two years of study. Pirkei Avot has taught us a great deal, but it is unique among all the tractates...