We should know by now that kavvana, or the use of deep meaning and concentration, has been at the heart of the study of prayer in Jewish law and practice throughout our history. In his study on … more

CNN commentator Marc Lamont Hill lost his job last week when he used a Palestinian phrase calling for the destruction of Israel. While there is no argument here about whether or not his statement was … more

I’m old school. My social media is limited. I’m on Facebook, but I’m not that active. While I have met some interesting people on Facebook, it is rare for me to really follow … more

The head of the Zionist Organization of America, Morton Klein, told a congressional committee that the New Zealand mosque shooter was a “left-wing” terrorist, basing his assessment on the … more

The numbers are staggering, no matter how you count them. Whether you say 13 years and 128 days or just call it 4,876 days, on July 20, Benjamin Netanyahu became Israel’s … more

In school they always told you “Don’t try to take the easy way out.” You have to work hard and not expect any free rides. In business it’s the same way, and the people who … more

The deception has taken place. Joseph was sold into slavery; his brothers dipped his coat in blood and they bring it back to their father, saying: “Look what we have found. Do you recognize … more

A standard question to ask an eight-year-old used to be, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Every child had an answer, which ranged from “fireman” to … more

On Rosh Chodesh I'yar, we disseminated a letter addressing the numerous calls and requests that had been presented to all our community Rabbanim regarding the possibility of issuing clear guidelines, … more

If you want to pray, don’t throw your mask away. And keep your distance! That’s the message voiced over the weekend by Rabbi Dr. Aaron Glatt, chief of infectious diseases at Mount … more