In the Name of Religion…
Our Torah portion this week contains what, at first reading, could seem to be a draconian or even primitive decree: "eye for eye, tooth for tooth" [Leviticus 24:20]. Yet nowhere in Jewish tradition is this understood according to how it might be read without...
Partners in Crime
It surprised me to learn that most, if not all, things that bother me about others are those deficiencies which I bear an element of, myself. When people arrive late for appointments, for example, it really gets to me sometimes... and it's not as if I have always been...
Why is the Passover Seder so popular?
This coming Monday evening, we will begin to celebrate Passover. The Passover Seder is one of the most frequently celebrated practices on the Jewish calendar -- even among those minimally involved with Judaism the rest of the year. That is one of the reasons we have...
Sell Chometz Online
For those who are looking for someone to buy their Chometz before Passover, we are honored to have Rabbi Yirmiyahu Benyowitz once again accept Chometz Sale forms online and arrange for the sale of Chometz on the day before the holiday. Please take advantage of this...
UPDATE: Thank You to All Participants!
The raffle has now concluded, and results will be announced right before Passover! The deadline for the Project Genesis $100K Raffle has been extended to April 12th! If you haven't bought your ticket yet now's your last chance to win and help launch the new and...
He’s More Than His Defect
The Torah speaks of a Divine affliction called Tzara'as, a visible blemish on a person's skin, clothing, or walls of their home that creates intense spiritual impurity upon the carrier. There are many complex laws listed in this week and last week's Torah readings for...
