One of the cardinal principles of Judaism is the belief in the Divine origin of our Bible. While…
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Time to Renegotiate
For weeks the GM and Chrysler have been warning that unless their workers make major wage…
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If You Will It
Family feuds, especially around money, can get very nasty. Throw in some religious tension and…
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The Future is Now
Tzedakah has become big business. With the amazing amounts of wealth created in the post war period…
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Yitro: Nine Commandments
This week's d’var Torah is sponsored by Dr. Charles and Nathalie Piwko in observance of the…
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Candid Camera
The proliferation of technology has added new meaning to the Talmudic teachings that “there is a…
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Fit For Leadership
Our Sages, ever so perceptive of human nature, note that a person reveals his true self through his…
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Vaera: Status Quo
"And they did not listen to Moshe, from short spirit and hard work" (7:9). Moshe had a daunting…
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Vayechi: Dual Loyalty
"If you really want to do me a kindness... act towards me with truth and kindness and do not bury…
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In G-d we Trust
With the drop in net worth that many have experienced I had planned to write about the need for…
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Higher Markets
As the financial markets continue on their wild rides analysts form all walks of life continue…
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Hiding Economic News
“Whomever has a hundred desires two hundred” our Sages declare with their keen insight into human…
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Lech Lecha: Informed Consent
Judaism and modern western thought both teach the supremacy of man's freedom of choice. For…
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Unworthy Aid
Tragically natural disasters are a relatively common occurrence. The scene is familiar – pictures…
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The Credit Crunch
With the United States and possibly the world economy teetering on the brink of recession, central…
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Donation Dispute
How sad when the giving of a large charitable gift becomes the source of friction and law suits. In…
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Teacher Salaries
Long gone are the days when teachers were those who could find no other employment. Thank G-d our…
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Tetzaveh: Nameless, But Not Forgotten
What's in a name? Clearly, names played an important role to our Biblical ancestors. …