24 May A Great Idea
Recently, I started a new series of lectures on the ancient sefer, Orchos Chaim l’HaRosh, which details in 154 (the gematria-numerical value of olam haba-the afterlife!) concise segments the Rosh’s,...
Recently, I started a new series of lectures on the ancient sefer, Orchos Chaim l’HaRosh, which details in 154 (the gematria-numerical value of olam haba-the afterlife!) concise segments the Rosh’s,...
The annual seek and destroy mission for all kinds of chometz has begun! For many, there is an attitude of same ole, same ole, here we go again. We’ll be...
From the time of the Gemora, Jews have asked people who merited long life the perennial question, Bameh harachtah yomim – What do you attribute your longevity to? In the...
With the help of Hashem, several years ago I completed writing a commentary on bentching. (As an aside, if you are interested in purchasing this bencher, please call me at...
The Torah teaches us, “Lo sasur min hadavar asher yagidu l’cha yamin u’smol – Do not turn away from what they (the Torah sages) tell you, to the right or...
Did you ever wonder why your Torah learning isn’t getting you anywhere? Why is it, perhaps, that you can’t seem to remember what you learned? Maybe you’re feeling frustrated at...
I’ve received more than the usual emails thanking me for the recent articles on marriage. So, with the help of Hashem, let’s discuss this vital topic some more. I remember...
Last week, our column was dedicated to complimenting our spouse more frequently and scaling back on the complaints and criticisms. This is a sure-fire recipe for a sweeter, more pleasant...
Many of us have a favorite aunt or uncle. Why are they our favorites? Because they always have something nice to say to us. “Oh, you’re so special.” “You’re the...
Last week, we were taking a look at the lives of our Patriarchs, Avraham and Yitzchak, to mine lessons in marital harmony from them. This week, we will take a...