By Rabbi Dan Lewin The theme of this month of Elul, often called the “month of accounting,” is teshuvah. Just like a business that requires periodic review and analysis, we…
Dear Families,I look at all the Jewish educators out there writing on the upcoming holidays and all the rabbis working on High Holiday sermons and wonder how they come up…
Dear Rabbi Fried,I am 80 years old, and, as long as I can remember, I have never missed a Rosh Hashanah service in synagogue. This year my wife, bless her…
Today’s column is a thank-you to someone who’s done much for one of our area’s Jewish institutions without asking for any recognition. Next Monday, Jennifer Williams will cover her typewriter…
Dear Families, As a teacher, I have always said that I may end up in “copyright hell” but I will be with all the teachers I have known and admired.…
By Rabbi Ben Sternman In this week’s Torah portion, Ki Tavo, there is a beautiful passage that reminds us to be grateful for the gifts that God gives us. It’s…
This pandemic has changed the way we recognize — not to say “celebrate” — milestone events in the lives of friends, loved ones, even our own. And very soon will…
By Rabbi Ari Sunshine If one were looking for bang for the buck in a Torah portion when it comes to mitzvot, commandments, one need look no further than this…
By Matan Rudner It’s been a month since I finished my military service and I’d be lying if I said it’s been anything but utter bliss. I’ve gone to bed…
Just consider that it might not be necessary to remind people of the contributions of Black Americans or any other ethnic group or religion in American life if students had…