G rief is the most powerful and painful of human emotions. Yet, it is an emotion which few human beings can avoid in their lifetime. We all face loss, and we all grieve.  In this … more

Our parasha contains the mitzvah of sippur yetziat Mitzrayim, the recounting of the story of the Departure from Egypt, that is fulfilled during the Pesach Seder. The 13th century author of the Sefer … more

The following remarks were delivered to the Knesset Committee on Immigration, Absorption and Diaspora Affairs on July 25. I currently serve as president of the Louis D. Brandeis Center for … more

Sefer Shemot is a grand journey that takes us from the depths of Egyptian servitude to the construction of the Mishkan wherein Hashem’s Schechinah was revealed to the entire Jewish people. … more

By Alan Jay Gerber Issue of Dec. 19, 2008 / 22 Kislev 5769 With Chanukah just around the corner,I bring you three more books for your reading pleasure. Each one is of a distinct literary … more

Issue of March 27, 2009 / 2 Nissan 5769 No mercy on molesting To the Editor: I read “ Seeking second shot at predator clergy ” by Michael Orbach and your editorial “ Yes on victim … more

By Micah D. Halpern Issue of July 10, 2009 / 18 Tammux 5769 The IAEA, The International Atomic Energy Agency, is the organization charged with the responsibility of monitoring and policing … more

From the other side of the bench by David Seidemann Issue of January 22, 2010/ 7 Shvat 5770 The task entrusted to Moses was not an easy one. He was to use, at least initially, the power of … more

Row A By Dr. David Sussman Issue of May 7, 2010/ 23 Iyar, 5770 There is a perfect storm about to hit the Lawrence School District. This time you have the chance to divert its damages. Three … more

In these weeks between Pesach and Shavuot, there is a widely practiced custom to study Pirkei Avot--the Chapters or Ethics of the Fathers. Some even extend this practice until Rosh Hashana; instead of having one round of study, they complete Avot four times. more