Essays
Chanukah and the Secret of Jewish Survival
What is the secret of Jewish survival? The answer lies in the Torah itself, and its eternal values, which Jews believe was transmitted directly to Moses on Mount Sinai by the Creator of the Universe. Indeed, it was the Greeks’ desire to leave G-d out of the Torah that led to the Maccabees’ revolt.
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The Immaculate Reception: Are Miracles Possible?
The Jets miraculous win, in the days when we prepare to enter a New Year and celebrate the collective birthday of the human race on Rosh Hashana, reminds us of the miracles and angels trapped in our material, distracted lives, and the call of the Shofar awakens us to do our part in unleashing them.
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Emerging Purim Patterns: The Connection Between Purim and the War in Ukraine
Rabbi Simon Jacobson explores the connection between Purim and the current Russia-Ukraine War. Connect the dots of history.
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Orthodoxy vs. The World
How do we reconcile faith and modernity? What is one to do? What does the Torah advocate?
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Giving Up Your Life for God?
Should we “give up” our lives for God? Certainly not! That’s sacrifice. We shouldn’t give up our God-given talents and behaviors; we should bring them closer to their purer state.
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Women & Men – Different But Equal?
For a human being to lead a total life, he or she must have both the masculine and feminine forms of energy: the power of strength and the power of subtlety; the power of giving and the power of receiving. Ideally, these energies are merged seamlessly.
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Work and Play – Yesterday and Today
Work and play- a critical examination of the difference between an American and European approach to the work/life balance, which poses fundamental questions…
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Your Guide to Personal Freedom Counting the Omer: Week One
After leaving Egypt the people had to traverse the desert for 49 days until they were ready to reach the purpose of their Exodus – receiving the Torah at Mount Sinai. This 49-day process is the key to true freedom.
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Your Guide to Personal Freedom Counting the Omer: Week Two
The second week of counting the Omer corresponds to the emotional attribute of gevurah, discipline or justice.
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Your Guide to Personal Freedom Counting the Omer: Week Three
During the third week of Counting the Omer, we examine the emotional attribute of Tiferet or compassion.
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