In my view by Malka Eisenberg Issue of April 16, 2010/ 2 Iyur 5770 With my two daughters, a son-in-law, a future son-in-law, and a granddaughter in Israel, baruch Hashem I don’t really … more

I'm thinking by Micah Halpern Issue of April 16, 2010/ 2 Iyur 5770 It’s common knowledge: Israel has not signed the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. Iran has. Because Israel has not … more

From the other side of the bench by David Seidemann Issue of April 16, 2010/ 2 Iyur 5770 Jeffrey was the second biggest troublemaker in our class. He spent more time in the hallway than … more

by Alan Jay Gerber Issue of April 18, 2010/ 2 Iyur, 5770 It stands proudly at the middle of the Chumash - the third of five volumes. It is the least historical; it is top-heavy with mitzvos … more

Parsha Tazria-Metzorah by Rabbi Avi Billet Issue of April 16, 2010/ 2 Iyur, 5770 This second week after Pesach always carries with it a cycle of emotions. Between the return to … more

Parshat Shmini by Rabbi Avi Billet Issue of April 8, 2010/ 24 Nissan 5770 Most blessings in the Torah are directed from either G-d to man or from man to G-d. There are a few exceptions, … more

Issue of April 8, 2010/ 24 Nissan 5770 It may be a lot of hard work, but it’s worth it. Pesach, at a full eight days (and even for those who hold seven), involves a complete immersion in the … more

The Kosher Bookworm by Alan Jay Gerber Issue of April 8, 2010/ 24 Nissan 5770 It is not everyday that we witness the utter defeat of tyranny. Nevertheless, next week we will commemorate … more

From the other side of the bench by David Seidemann Issue of April 8, 2010/ 24 Nissan 5770 Sometimes the people you encounter in the hours before Passover and the people you share the … more

I'm thinking by Micah Halpern There is a direct correlation between Obama-Care and the approach the White House is taking towards Israel and the Palestinians. Congress has sent a clear … more