I usually use this space for personal reflections on Jewish life, leaving traditional words of Torah to our rabbis and those more formally trained. That said, this week’s parsha—Korach—ties so directly to the work I do that I feel compelled to write about it.
We read in Pirkei Avot (E…
This has been another difficult week—especially for those in Israel and for all of us with loved ones there. We continue to pray that Israel’s military objectives are achieved swiftly, and a new lasting peace will embrace the region.
Although Ben Gurion Airport remains officially closed…
We all get caught up with life—our families, jobs, hobbies, travel, sports, and other priorities. But then tragedy hits, providing a reality check that recenters those priorities.
I’m a lifelong Knicks fan—not a fair-weather one, but someone who’s endured decades of disappointment. …
When it comes to Hallmark Holidays, I’ve always been a bit of a curmudgeon. I recognize that puts me in the minority—and I don’t mean to offend—but birthdays, anniversaries, Father’s Day, and the like feel overrated and unnecessary. Why should a greeting-card company, often rooted …
Two of our children and a grandchild live in Israel. One of them visited for Passover, and yesterday, I brought him to EWR Terminal B for his flight home.
People often ask how I feel about having kids in Israel. I always say, with pride, “if you raise Zionists, you can’t be surprise…
