Essays
On Freedom and Authority
From the French Revolution to the times of Moshiach, the Jewish people continues to cling to unity, identity, and G-d.
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The Face of a Child
Two different interpretations on the two keruvim above the ark lead to lessons on G-d’s wisdom and love of His people.
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Prehistoric Cedars
The cedar trees used to build the sanctuary were originally rooted in the Holy Land just like each soul of the Jewish nation.
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Have Word, Will Travel
Just as the Holy Ark was always ready to be moved, we must always be ready to carry and share the Divine wisdom with others.
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The Wilderness & the Torah
Teaching from the Alter Rebbe which highlight the significance of receiving the Torah in the desert and how this is a lesson for our daily lives..
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Shemini: When War is Peace
As Israel reels from the Passover massacres and has since declared war against terrorism, there is much we can learn from Passover: The first Jewish victory…
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Simchat Torah: Absolute Passion in the Face of Complacency
As we enter the climax of the High Holiday season we are challenged to ask ourselves: What do we stand for, what do we fight for? Movingly discussed here…
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Korach: Telling the Story
Simon Jacobson introduces Dr. Elie Wisel at the 2nd Annual Gershon Jacobson Memorial Lecture, a moving Holocaust tribute…
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A Lesson in Humility
There are two approaches to develop a true feeling of humility toward someone whose character or behavior is obviously inferior to one’s own.
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