PARSHAS BEREISHIS

Do Yourself A Favor – Parshas Vayishlach
Day 33 – Bursting Their Bubble
Positive Word Power The kids were practically climbing the walls,” Rabbi Abramson told his colleague, Rabbi Steinmetz. “You could tell in a second that it was the day before Pesach vacation. So I knew I had to do something radical to get things under control. All of a sudden, this story popped into my mind […]
The Special Child – Parshas Toldos
Day 32 – “Well, What Do You Expect?”
Positive Word Power At 10:30 p.m., just a few moments after Aviva Gross had gratefully settled into her bed for a night’s sleep, the telephone rang. “Why do people call so late?” she complained to her husband as she grabbed the phone on her night table.  “Hello? Yes, this is Aviva,” she confirmed wearily to […]
The Gravity of Selfishness – Parshas Chayei Sara
Day 31 – “Either-Or”
Positive Word Power How can you say you are a religious Jew when you eat without making a brachah?” Simcha asked his teenage brother, Moshe, who was hungrily attacking a plate of French fries. Moshe had just come back from six months at a special yeshivah for “kids at risk.” He had conquered his demons, […]
Day 30 –Fighting Phantoms
Positive Word Power Ilana transferred to a new high school in 10th grade. Many of the families in this school were quite wealthy. Only a few, like Ilana, attended on a scholarship and went home each night to a simple home and a simple life. While llana loved the school, she often felt that others must see […]
Isn’t It So – Parshas Vayeira