Yitzchak’s Role
The most striking aspect of Yitzchak’s actions is their similarity to those of his father. From this we derive the…
A Lamp in the Darkness
In times such as ours, modesty is truly “a lamp in the darkness";it is infinitely more than what we wear…
Bamidbar/ Shavuot: Of Flowers and Weeks
We became a nation in the desert and we had failures in the desert but we sprouted fourth
Al Hamichyah: The After-Blessing on Special Foods
Al Hamichyah is recited after eating: 1) Mezonot foods – e.g. one of the five grains (wheat, barley, spelt, oats,…
No Questions Asked
A story from one of the darkest periods in Jewish history
Seizing the Moment
My husband would give anything to turn the clock back and redress his forgotten promise
A ‘Phone Call’ to G-d
“I was praying in a phone booth when someone came; what do I do?”
Join Rabbi Shafier for a Live Pre Yom Kippur Webinar – Monday, Oct. 10th 8:00pm Est
Are you tired of coming into Yom Kippur feeling like you are playing "catch up"? By the time you get…
10 Facts about Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch
In honor of his 129th Yohrtzeit which takes place today.
Watch: King of Morocco Receives Blessings in Local Synagogue
The Moroccan king himself inaugurated the ancient synagogue which was reopened courtesy of the King. The rare event received live…
