New Jews and Old
There is a very interesting Medrash connected to this week's reading. The Medrash tells us that after Avraham circumcised himself, many people came to convert and join the Jewish People. The Bais HaLevi, Rabbi Yosef Dov Soloveitchik zt"l of Brisk, asks: isn't this...
Where Unity Can Take Us
After the Flood, the inhabitants of Noah's Ark resettle the world and communities of people begin to grow once again. And in an act of rebellion, they decided to build a tower reaching up to Heaven. G-d's method of stopping them contains a lesson for us all -- He...
May we all be sealed in the Book of Life
With Yom Kippur approaching, it is time to prepare to meet the Holy King when He comes closest to us, to express our hopes for the year ahead and for the better choices we hope to make. As you search for sources of inspiration, please review our Yom Kippur articles at...
L’Shana Tova!
This Shabbos, we will celebrate Rosh HaShanah, the Jewish New Year. We will celebrate, but with sobriety and solemnity, because our Tradition teaches that G-d Judges the world and each individual on this great day. It is a time for turning away from past errors, and...
Am I a Seasoned Chicken?
Our Torah portion begins with an instruction for soldiers going out to war. Throughout the ages, soldiers often regarded the most primitive and bestial conduct as legitimate with regards to the citizens of conquered territory. The Jewish soldier was, perhaps...
Thank you, Seven Mile Market!
Herschel Boehm, owner of Baltimore's famous Seven Mile Market, has supported Project Genesis for several years. This year he equaled last year's generosity -- which would be noteworthy in any year, but especially in this economy. It means a great deal to our...
