Rosh Hashana 5771: Shofar – Intuitive Cry of...
What is the shofar supposed to cause us to experience? Hearing is the most spiritual of all senses. It is also the only one of our senses that allows us to...
Rosh Hashana is Not Groundhog’s Day
I have two unique talents. I can close my eyes and fall asleep within 10 seconds, and once asleep, I can sleep through a tornado. These abilities are heaven-sent. Because of...
Rosh Hashana 5771: Hayom Harat Olam
The mitzvah of the day on Rosh Hashanah is to declare Hashem as our King. What does this mean and how do we accomplish this?
The Simanim: Hint for a King
Here in the Old City of Jerusalem and probably in your own neighborhood, classes for the coming holidays are popping up everywhere. As the intensity of Elul is building, the talk...
Outside the Proverbial Recipe Box for the High Holidays
One of the toughest tasks during the High Holidays is to come up with meals that aren’t the same old same old gefilte fish appetizer and brisket and roast chicken entrees....
Recipes with Apples
When it comes to healthy eating I’m first in line to utilize all the fresh fruits and vegetables suggested by the USDA food pyramid. Most of us get our suggested daily...
Recipes with Pomegranates
Let me get this out of the way before I go any further with this column: pomegranates while delicious, good for you in so many ways and truly a wonderful addition...
A Reflection on Natural versus Artificial Man
A story tells of a fisherman living and toiling on the banks of a muddy river. As he drudged home one evening, his eyes half-closed with exhaustion, he dreamed of how...
Facts and Figures about the New Year (5771)
Facts and Figures about the New Year AT A GLANCE 5771 has 385 days, including 55 Shabbatot, the longest possible year in the Jewish calendar. Calendar 5771 is a 13-month year, known...
From the Desk of Rabbi Steven Weil, Executive Vice...
Have you ever wondered why Avraham was the first patriarch of the Jewish people? Probably not; the reason is so obvious. We have grown up hearing the stories of the young...
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