A Very Bad Hair Day

Posted on: May 17th, 2012

Tina was in my kindergarten class last year. Each day Tina’s hair flew all around her. It would tumble into her eyes and she would bat at it periodically throughout the day just to see. Sometimes I’d use whatever hair accessory I had at hand - even just a rubber band - to put Tina’s hair out of her face.

Daily Midot Program

Posted on: April 30th, 2012

Our Mission: When it comes to Chesed the Jewish people are at the front of the line. We’ve tackled Chesed and everyone is aware of the unbelievable work and generosity that we are involved in. Now it’s time to take on a new, more difficult challenge: Middot (character trait).

The Ultimate Title Match

Posted on: April 17th, 2012

Pesach is the time of redemption and salvation, which can often come from the most unexpected sources. Such is the story of a boxing title fight in Yankee Stadium that launched a young boy from Russia on a journey to discover his Jewish heritage in Israel.

A True Commitment

Posted on: April 5th, 2012

In the vernacular of our sages and in our prayers, Pesach is titled, “Z’man chayrusaynu- Time of our freedom.” Although we did attain freedom at the time of our redemption from Egypt, titling the holiday as such doesn’t seem to encapsulate the root of the holiday’s greatness.

Why Do We Read The Megillah?

Posted on: March 7th, 2012

On Purim we read Megillas Esther twice, once by night and once by day. It is uncertain what the nature of the obligation is.

Yoram Ettinger: Purim Guide for the Perplexed 2012

Posted on: March 7th, 2012

Purim is the holiday of contradictions and tenacity-driven-optimism: Grief replaced by joy; Esther's concealment replaced by the disclosure of her national/religious identity; Haman's intended genocide of the Jews replaced by redemption; Haman replaced by Mordechai; national and personal pessimism replaced by optimism.

Ahavas Yisroel and Compassion for Fellow Jews

Posted on: March 1st, 2012

Do you really care about your fellow Jew? Take the following test to see if your Ahavas Yisroel Quotient is on par with requirements established by Chazal.

Inside Purim: Even More Fascinating And Intriguing Insights On Purim And The Megillah

Posted on: March 1st, 2012

These are excerpts from the sefer “Inside Purim” which contains additional answers to the following questions and much more.

Inside Purim: Insights On Purim And The Megillah

Posted on: February 24th, 2012

These are excerpts from the sefer Inside Purim, which contains additional answers to the following questions and much more.

A Summary of Chanukah Laws

Posted on: December 20th, 2011

The following general overview of Chanukah laws - Chag Sameach!