The annual al-Quds Day march in Berlin is often cited as a prime example of the “new” anti-Semitism in Europe: hatred of Jews in connection with Israel, often by Muslims. Despite … more

We all love getting those cute 3-minute video clips during the day that give us a laugh or a smile. Recently, someone sent me a clip that got me thinking. In it, a fellow gives his two sons a … more

Our parasha, Behaalotecha, is unique as it contains the only instance in the Torah with verses preceded and followed by an inverted letter nun (Bamidbar 10:35-36). One of the better-known … more

The parsha of Behaalotecha speaks about the silver trumpets — clarions — Moshe was commanded to make (Bamidbar 10:1-2): “Make two trumpets of silver; make them of hammered work. … more

It was a lesson I learned long ago as a high school classroom teacher. I was new at this line of work, and found that my greatest challenge was to motivate the students. I tried various … more

One of the reasons given for the Levites’ positions of holiness was on account of their not having participated in the sin of the Golden Calf. Separating themselves from the community of … more

Love in the air as HAFTR Lower School presented its “Generation to Generation, M’dor L’dor” program Third graders journeyed back in time to uncover family stories. They … more

In the 16th century, Ignatius of Loyola is reputed to have said, “Give me the child for the first seven years, and I will give you the man.” Anti-Israel ideologues … more

With Israel coming up on its second election in five months with no ruling coalition in power, some may be asking who is actually running the government. They needn’t worry … more

Contrary to the myths cherished by some American Jews and many non-Jewish sympathizers, Israel is not the 51st state. Though it is bound to the United States by common values of democracy and … more