As a religious Jew living in Israel there are constantly questions that arise that should beg reflection and introspection. When we see the faces of the children in Gaza and Syria, when we hear the cries of the agunot (chained…

For A printable PDF version please click here:happiness and meaning sukkot and further Introduction: There is a famous adage in Hebrew ‘yeladim ze Simcha’ – I sometimes wonder who coined this phrase -maybe someone who doesn’t have kids!? When they’re…

For a printable PDF version please click here: Response to R. Cardozo II website For the original article by Rabbi Cardozo please click here :https://www.cardozoacademy.org/thoughts-to-ponder/genius-limitations-rabbi-joseph-ber-soloveitchik-zl/ For my open letter in response to the original article please click here: https://contemplatingtorah.wordpress.com/2017/02/14/an-open-letter-to-rabbi-cardoza-in-response-to-his-article-on-rav-soloveitchik/ For Rabbi…

For a printable PDF version click here:Letter to Rabbi Cardozo website For Rabbi Cardozo’s full response please see: http://www.cardozoacademy.org/thoughts-to-ponder/rabbi-soloveitchik-paradoxical-influence/ Dear Rabbi Cardozo, For many years, I have read your articles and publications with interest. I greatly admire the way in…

For a Printable PDF please click here:parshat-vaera-the-road-to-greatness-5777 Moshe’s leadership is the quintessential test of character building.  It contrasts radically with many of the leaders in our age.  Leadership today is increasingly deemed worthy if it is bold, arrogant, certain and…

For a printable PDF version please click here:parshat-lech-lecha-5777 לזכות רפואה שלימה לאימי מורתי מינדל ליבא בת פיגא פרל בתוך שאר חולי ישראל In the merit of a complete recovery of my dear Mother and teacher Mindel Liba Bat Fayga Perl…