What changed when we received the Torah?
By Rabbi Dan Lewin During the holiday of Shavuot, we commemorate the momentous occasion of receiving the Torah. When reflecting on the accomplishment of any significant event — and even…
Staying up all night on Shavuot is about going all in
This story originally appeared on My Jewish Learning. (JTA) — The holiday of Shavuot, which begins at sundown this year on Thursday, May 25, is understood by Jewish tradition to…
Shavuot: a time to recommit
Dear Families, The cycle of the Jewish year goes round and round and fortunately there is always another holiday! This week we celebrate Shavuot after counting the days from Passover…
Shavuot: nurturing covenant, inspiring learning, embracing unity
By Bill Finkelstein In the heart of Jewish Dallas, Shavuot approaches — a sacred holiday that echoes the momentous receiving of the Torah at Mount Sinai. It is a time…
Medical updates in the news
By Alan Koenigsberg, M.D. Having reviewed several major psychiatric conditions these last several weeks, I now turn to an update of some important medical news. 1. The World Health Organization…
Everyone should be counted… accurately
By Rabbi Steve FischParashat Bamidbar This week, we begin reading the book “Bamidbar,” translated as “In the wilderness.” How, then, did the book gain its English name of “Numbers”? When…
How should you show gratitude?
Dear Families, The Jewish year is filled with holidays and often we get caught up in the preparation and the “doing” of the holiday. However, the holidays truly give us…
What is Shavuot all about?
Dear Rabbi Fried, This year we were invited to an observant family for a meal on the eve of the holiday of Shavuot. We’re sort of nervous since we don’t…
ADHD, part 3
By Alan Koenigsberg, M.D. For this last part in the Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) series, I intend to take a deeper dive into the treatments. First, in very small…
My dream apprenticing with Bezalel
By Debbi K. Levy Exodus 35:30-31: “And Moses said to the Israelites: See, Hashem has singled out by name Bezalel, son of Uri son of Hur, of the tribe of…