Our parasha, Vayera, contains the first instance in history wherein an individual encounters the Almighty in an attempt to nullify a gezarah (verdict) of destruction promulgated against others. … more

We have all heard the comment, “They don’t make them the way they used to,” with reference to all sorts of things, usually tools and utensils. Despite all the technological advances … more

Until recently, French Impressionism was a Cinderella story. Derided in the late 19th century and excluded from the French academy (Salon), Impressionism — whose name derives from a … more

I hated the #MeToo movement. It angered me that women who had waited decades to accuse Bill Cosby of rape were believed as if they were the Oracles of Delphi, and that women who had kept their mouths … more

W hen all is said and done, antisemitism is fundamentally an ideology of violence. Behind every missive and every barb — whether delivered online, at pro-Hamas rallies or graffitied on the … more

Thanks all the same, but no, I’d prefer my next party not be “the talk of the town.” The advertisement promising town-wide … more

By Rabbi Moshe Kletenik and Rabbi Barry Freundel Issue of January 15, 2010/ 29 Tevet 5770 Recent allegations of impropriety on the part of the founder and head of the Eternal Jewish Family … more

by Ilya Welfeld Issue of April 30, 2010/ 16 Iyar, 5770 I needed an egg. It was 47 minutes before Shabbos and the kugel batter was ready to go in the oven... if only it had an egg. Stepping out … more

Parshat Ki Tzeitzi By Rabbi Avi Billet Issue of August 20, 2010/ 10 Elul 5770 The "controversial" cover photo on the Aug. 9 issue of Time featured the face of a young Afghani woman whose … more

My earliest memories of learning Torah revolve around Avraham Avinuh, who has maintained his stature as one of my greatest and most cherished heroes. more