Tuesday will be the Ninth of Av, historically the saddest day on the Jewish calendar. While it is something that I have mentioned any number of times, there are any number of dedicated Jews today who (1) speak about the importance of Jewish continuity, of ensuring...

This week, an elderly member of the Baltimore Jewish community, Yitzchak ben Gad, Isaac (Itche) Kaufman a"h, passed away. He was a Holocaust survivor who came to build a new life -- and helped Jewish life to flourish here in America. He was very close with my wife's...

As you may recall, we finished our "Ki MiTzion" interactive VideoConference series roughly a month ago. The series featured lecturers in Israel speaking live to a Baltimore audience, using modern technology in lieu of airplane travel. Many of the recordings from those...

Shavuos is almost upon us! I've prepared a special audio message for the holiday (with just a bit of prompting from the staff). You can also read the text version if you prefer. I hope you'll listen, and I hope you'll help us grow. We depend on your support! Our...

A special Mazal Tov goes out to my brother-in-law, Rabbi Dovid Rosenfeld, and his 8000 "virtual students," as they approach the conclusion of their study of Pirkei Avos! In just two more weeks they should have their "Siyum" (conclusion). What do you do when you finish...