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“The deeds of the Mighty One are perfect, for all his ways are just. He is a faithful judge; never…

Holidays are a most opportune time to instill in our children the values and character traits that…

“How majestic was the kohen gadol as he left the Holy of Holies in peace, without injury…like the…

The time has come for new leadership. “I am no longer able to come and go, and G-d has told me you…

It is customary that on the shabbat before a new month we "announce" its arrival with a prayer that…

That the passing of Queen Elizabeth ll marks the end of an era is a great understatement. One need…

When studying Torah we must study not only its content, but also its form; not just what the Torah…

Judaism has always placed tremendous emphasis on intellectual achievement and development. …

How can you tell if somebody loves you? We all understand that words alone are hollow, and that it…

The measure of a human being is revealed by the little things. The greater the person, the more one…

Our Sages ordained that we should read parshat VaEtchanan on the Shabbat after Tisha B’Av. As they…

One does not have to look very hard to find sources within our tradition that allow, encourage, or…

Each one of the five books of the Chumash has a unique central theme, be it the choosing of the…

I have long had an interest in Jewish history, finding it inspiring and illuminating to be part of…

When the eighth day of Pesach falls on Shabbat, those of us living outside of Israel lain the…

Portugal is one of the few countries in Europe in which no Jews were deported during World War ll.…

The ancient town of Belmonte is nestled in the mountains of Portugal, with breathtaking views and…

When one thinks of recent world powers, it is unlikely many would think of Portugal. But had we…