PARSHAS BEREISHIS

Job Well Done- Parshas Vayakhel-Pekudei
I remember a conversation that we had with our general contractor when we first hired him to build the new Torah Links Center in Cherry Hill a few years ago. After an exhaustive review of the site and building plans, I said to him, “We put a tremendous amount of thought into every detail of […]
Harlem Shake- Parshas Ki Sisa
If you have not heard of the “Harlem Shake,” no worries! Basically this YouTube meme has gone viral in the form of a video showing a group of individuals, all doing their own dance thing, to the song "Harlem Shake."  It has surpassed 175 million views! Just to put things in perspective, 175 million people […]
Holy Homes- Parshas Teruma
It is a fundamental principle of the Jewish faith that G-d's constant presence fills all of existence. Whether one prefers the terminology of the Kabbalists that there is "no space void of Him," of the philosophers who say that G-d is the "First Cause" and "Ongoing Sustainer," or of the popular children's song that declares, […]
“Waiter, I’ll have a main course of Talmud with a side order of Bible!”- Parshas Mishpatim
As you may know, the Code of Jewish Law is also known by its Hebrew title, Shulchan Aruch, which literally means "a set table." That seems like an odd title for a book of rules and regulations. Something along the lines of "Magna Carta," which means "the great charter,” would seem to be more appropriate. […]
If G-d Would Only…- Parshas Bo
Every once in a while, a student comments to me, “If G-d would only perform an open miracle for me, then I would believe…” There are several possible responses to this. I would like to share with you my favorite approach, which comes along with a story. By way of introduction, let us look at […]
Day 44 – Nothing Left to Lose
Positive Word Power “I’m a bum,” the boy told his little brother. “I got kicked out of yeshivah, I smoke and I curse. If I were you, I’d stay away from me.” In fact, only a few months before, the boy had been in yeshivah. He was far from a star student, but he came […]
Foundations of Faith – Parshas Ki Sisa
True Nachas – Parshas Vaeiyra
We can all imagine the scene. Several women are pleasantly schmoozing with one another, catching up on all of the latest news, and one of them proudly proclaims, “I get a big mazel tov!” The others turn to her and inquire, “What's the occasion? Did your son get engaged? Did your daughter give birth?” “No,” […]