Single in the Spotlight A Conversation with Yoni Z
by Avital Chizhik-Goldschmidt ACG: Yoni, I know you as a colleague — you are the chazzan at our shul, the Altneu....
Little Shoulders
A poem by Tanya Klein You're walking to shul, little child of mine, Forlorn and defenseless, vulnerable, age nine. Alone,...
The Courage to Be Unmatched and Unmasked
by Sarah Lavane In each chapter of Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz’ book “Simple Words” he dissects the true meaning of another...
Financial Literacy as Personal Growth
A Conversation with Stacey Zrihen You know you are speaking to someone who accomplishes a lot when they start their...
Halachic FAQ’s for Single Men and Women: Shabbos Candles
By Rabbi Moshe Walter There is a special mitzvah to light Shabbos candles to bring kavod (honor) and oneg (enjoyment)...
We Can and Must Do Better
Every year, as a pulpit rabbi in B’nai Jacob Sharei Zion, Rabbi Hauer would choose one theme to discuss throughout...
Has Anything Changed? Letter from the Editor 3rd Issue
“[The Orthodox Caucus] made a similar effort in 2004. Sadly, nothing has changed.” That was the opening sentence of a...
A Simple Gesture
by Yehudit Taffel I am not a member of Rabbi Hauer's shul, and he almost certainly did not know who...
The Case for Inclusivity in Shuls
By Rabbi Ya'akov Trump Rabbis lead extraordinarily demanding lives. At any given moment, there are countless individuals who require attention,...
Halachic FAQ’s for Single Men and Women: Chanukah
by Rabbi Moshe Walter I have a friend who is single and lives by himself. I would like to invite...
