The Turkey Kidnapping
Parshat Vayeitzei 5781

Did I ever tell you about the time I was kidnapped by a group of radical turkeys? It was definitely one of the crazier times of my life, and something I generally avoid talking about because I’m still suffering from…

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Parshat Vayeitzei 5781

Am I doing this wrong?
Parshat Chayei Sarah 5781

If you ever get a ride in my car, you might notice a collection of empty water bottles sitting quietly in the front passenger footwell. They have no more purpose to me, and I would throw them out in gas…

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Parshat Chayei Sarah 5781

Parshat Chayei Sarah 5781

Chayei Sarah תשפא This week’s portion begins with Sarah’s passing at age 127. The Torah reports that her years were all equally righteous and that Sarah lived a perfect life. Now it became Avraham’s responsibility to bury her in an…

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