The month of Elul is characterized by the pasuk from Shir HaShirim: “I am my beloved’s, and my beloved is mine.” But is this verse only symbolic because its initials spell “Elul,” or is there a deeper meaning intended? Rabbi...
Hi Rabbi and Shira, My wife is constantly late to literally everything in her life. She’s had trouble holding employment due to her tardiness. I’m so sick of being late to every...
There is a well-known custom to recite L’Dovid Hashem Ori, the 27th chapter of Tehillim, from the second day of Rosh Chodesh Elul until after Sukkos. What is the source of this custom? Why is there such a...
I. The Cost of Secular Education The high cost of yeshiva tuition remains a significant challenge to many in the community. Artificial Intelligence (AI) promises a potential solution: it can reduce costs while simultaneously improving the education. Personalized instruction...
I was once in a post office, and started chatting with the fellow working there behind the counter. Over the course of our conversation, he mentioned that he had served in the Marines. “The Marines?” I said....
In Parshas Shoftim, the Torah introduces us to the concept of a Jewish Monarchy. “When you come to the land that Hashem your G-d gives you, and possess it and settle in it, and you will say...
Parashat Re’eh concludes with the command to celebrate the festival of Sukkot. The Torah instructs: “You shall rejoice on your festival...
While it still be hot outdoors, and the sun is shining brightly, summer is slowly coming to an end. The back-to-school sales are being advertised, and the shelves are already stocked with knapsacks and notebooks,...
No Gashes There is a fascinating verse in this week’s parsha Reah: Re’eh 14:1: Banim Atem L’Hashem Elokeichem Lo Sisgodedu V’Lo Sasimu Karcha Bein Eineichem L’Meis You are children of the Lord, your G-d. You shall neither cut yourselves nor...
In 2001, Indra Nooyi was named president of PepsiCo. Five years later, she would be promoted to CEO and, in 2007, she would become chairman of the company as well. She once spoke about the day she was...