Parshat Miketz by Rabbi Avi Billet Issue of December 18, 2009/ 1 Tevet 5770 On the eve of his birthday the Egyptian monarch has two dreams that vex and try his sanity. “In the morning he … more

New outlook after job loss By Elliot Lazarus Issue of December 18, 2009/ 1 Tevet 5770 My arrival in Israel came about through an ironic convergence of difficult circumstances and fantasy. … more

I'm thinking by Micah D. Halpern Issue of December 11, 2009/ 24 Kislev 5770 The trial of John Demjanjuk is underway in Germany. The proceeding will not run smoothly if for no other reason … more

From the other side of the bench By David Seidemann Issue of December 11, 2009/ 24 Kislev 5770 Let me see if I get this straight. The Salahis are invited by Congress to chat about the … more

By Rabbi Ron Yitzchok Eisenman Issue of December 11, 2009/ 24 Kislev 5770 In my work as a rabbi, I get to meet all types of people and hear a lot of personal experiences. When I became … more

Beacon of hope and assistance on first anniversary By Gideon Bari Issue of December 11, 2009/ 24 Kislev 5770 It is the heartbreak of a parent telling a child they can’t get the new … more

The Kosher Bookworm By Alan Jay Gerber Issue of December 11, 2009/ 24 Kislev 5770 A few months prior to the recent elections a book appeared titled, “Why Are Jews Liberals?” by … more

By Rabbi Nathan Lopes Cardozo Issue of December 11, 2009/ 24 Kislev 5770 According to Israeli media, Gilad Shalit is soon to be released from his long and inhuman captivity in the hands … more

Parshat Vayeshev by Rabbi Avi Billet Issue of December 11, 2009/ 24 Kislev 5770 Before the infamous sale of Yosef — in which the role of Yosef’s brothers is the subject of much debate — … more

Parents must safeguard children's safety By Asher Lipner Issue of December 4, 2009/ 17 Kislev 5770 Many Jewish parents are pleasantly surprised that at the Agudah convention last … more