Our Sages, ever so perceptive of human nature, note that a person reveals his true self through his…
Vaera: Status Quo
"And they did not listen to Moshe, from short spirit and hard work" (7:9). Moshe had a daunting…
Vayechi: Dual Loyalty
"If you really want to do me a kindness... act towards me with truth and kindness and do not bury…
In G-d we Trust
With the drop in net worth that many have experienced I had planned to write about the need for…
Higher Markets
As the financial markets continue on their wild rides analysts form all walks of life continue…
Hiding Economic News
“Whomever has a hundred desires two hundred” our Sages declare with their keen insight into human…
Lech Lecha: Informed Consent
Judaism and modern western thought both teach the supremacy of man's freedom of choice. For…
Unworthy Aid
Tragically natural disasters are a relatively common occurrence. The scene is familiar – pictures…
The Credit Crunch
With the United States and possibly the world economy teetering on the brink of recession, central…
Donation Dispute
How sad when the giving of a large charitable gift becomes the source of friction and law suits. In…
Teacher Salaries
Long gone are the days when teachers were those who could find no other employment. Thank G-d our…
Tetzaveh: Nameless, But Not Forgotten
What's in a name? Clearly, names played an important role to our Biblical ancestors. …
Shemot: No Names
Sefer Shemot, literally, “book of names”, seems to be a misnomer for our Parsha. (Rabbinic…
Vayigash: Simple Faith
After twenty-two difficult years, Yaakov was informed that his beloved son Yosef was the Viceroy of…
VaYetze: Ignoring G-d's Promise
Yaakov Avinu was on the run. Forced to leave home after "stealing" the birthright from his brother…
Toldot: Raising Children
There is no greater challenge than that of raising refined children. It is a task with so many…
Chayei Sarah: Beyond Death
Our patriarchs and matriarchs did not have easy lives. Each faced problems of famine, of wandering…
Firing for Gossip
Office chatter has long been a staple of the workplace. While such occasional chit chat can serve…