Millions of People Serve You! Parshas Vayakel Pekudei 5786

Lying on my kitchen counter is an instrument that was produced by the hard work of over five million men and women. A marvel of international cooperation, its components come from dozens of countries. It is one of the most important tools used in educating my children, but still occasionally part of my life as

Processing the Attack on Temple Israel – from a Jewish Lens

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Aishes Chayil – Adar

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Parshas Vaykhel 5786

Parsha Overview The Torah reading this week is mostly a repetition of the many details that go into building the Tabernacle, the portable Temple built by the Jews in the desert. Earlier in the Torah, the directions of how to build it are given, and this week, the Torah explains how they followed through in

How Do You Feel About Food? Parshas Ki Tisa 5786

We’ve had a pretty busy week, with Purim and all, so this is a repeat, but an awesome one if I may say so myself! Please enjoy it thoroughly! If you were to think of the world capital of Kosher restaurants, chances are that you would think of New York, Los Angeles, or Jerusalem. But

Purim in 2042! Parshas Tetzavah/Purim 5786

Leah woke up to the sound of someone walking softly through her apartment, humming a tune that hadn’t existed the day before. “Good morning, Leah,” came the voice, warm and familiar. “Heart rate’s a little high. Did you have a vivid dream about the kids again?” She opened her eyes. The “someone” was a slender,