We live in fraught times; times of anger and fear; times of polarization. We see this in the politics of our nation and in the discourse by people of faith. In so many aspects of life, people seem to sullenly retreat into those beliefs, feelings or opinions to which they subscribe, without regard for the
READ MORE »Rabbi Eliyahu Safran
Violent Video Games and the Slaughter of Our Children
For the first time in history, mass murder is not directed by the state.
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Chanukah: A Generation in Need of Rededication
They chafe against a “lifestyle” they feel is restrictive and complain that being religious simply is not “fun.”
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But Is It Really Chesed?
If there is no one in need within our field of vision, we are called upon to widen our field of vision.
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Do You Make Your Time Count?
The New Year is near. Another year past. We must choose to approach our days wisely.
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Everyone Eats: Why Are Jews Different?
The way we eat may not be kosher.
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Post-Tisha B’Av: Tears for Shavel
Shavel had been the third most populous city in Lithuania–home to more than 14,000 Jews. Only 500 survived the Shoah.
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Ve’Shinantam Le’Vanecha: Can We Do Any Better?
Is a prevalent teaching style making kids go astray? We may need
to rethink our approach.
You Don’t Have to Be Jewish to Buy Kosher
Only 15 percent of kosher-buyers say they buy kosher food because of religious rules.
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Face to Face with Miracle: Moments of Redemption in Our Lives
You can live as if nothing is a miracle, or you can live as if everything is a miracle.
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