The fresh snow is melting, holiday signs and warm lights dazzle the streets as I sit to write this article. The markets are buzzing with shoppers loading their carts with decorations and gifts. I stretch in the comfort of my office chair and reflect on the idea of freedom. Freedom of speech and freedom of Continue Reading »
Leaves falling off the trees in earthy hues pave our walkways. The winter is steps away from kicking back into our lives, ushered by snow and cold. I had a conversation with a friend about these seasonal changes. To him it signified another season of yearning to stay in bed with a cup of hot Continue Reading »
A sensation of renewal is in the air as we are wishing each other a Happy, Sweet New Year. We watch the season change; the weather is cooler and the air crisp. The trees shed their leaves in multiple fall’s hues, gracefully carrying us forward, into the Jewish New Year. Family gatherings and meals are Continue Reading »
My day started with my daily routine. I gave myself a motivational talk and got encouraged to get out of bed. I flipped the blanket over my head and refused to get up. As I finally crawled out of bed, it was already 6:00 AM. It was time for my daily exercise. Later, I joined Continue Reading »
A famous Jewish sage from the 18th century, Rabbi David Altschuler, gives us an insight into the meaning of happiness in his commentary on Proverbs 15, 30. The original text tells us, “The light of the eyes rejoices the heart, and a good report makes the bones fat.” The explanation the great sage provides is, Continue Reading »
The eager ones breathe a sigh of relief as they are done with their spring cleaning. Aided by a checklist, others hesitate what to keep, donate or simply trash. The progress is slow, our minds are set to value each item. The destiny of our tangible items depends on their monetary or sentimental value of Continue Reading »
The upcoming holiday of Passover is a time to reflect on our lives, our strengths, our freedom and more. Jewish people all over the world will celebrate their heroic escape from being slaves to the wicked king, Pharoh. The night before Passover, The Almighty was on the watch, protecting the Israelites and made sure that Continue Reading »
There once was a woman of humble means who purchased the cheapest crib she could find for her newborn baby. Right behind her in the store aisle was another woman and her mother, who purchased the most expensive crib and stroller the store had to offer. In her heart, the poor woman was jealous and Continue Reading »
When I graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University in 2007, I was one of only a few Jews in that year’s matriculating class. The student speaker that day was not Jewish, but what she said was a credit to Jews everywhere. Growing up, she stated, she’d never met a Jewish person, yet she’d been raised to Continue Reading »
We currently live in a world that is plagued by fear. Current events both nationally and internationally have us watching and reading about brutally violent occurrences, and the Anti-Semitism that has infiltrated both college campuses and the populace at large have many Jews afraid to display their religion openly. Though caution and pragmatism is certainly Continue Reading »
