

The Work of Faithfulness
Prayer, fulfillment of mitzvot (commandments), and Torah learning are several ways of building and enforcing "faithfulness" (emuna) in...


Use it or Lose it
While we begin our journey through life with a limited intellect, we have the potential to transform it into something divine and...


Jewish Unity & The "Me" Shakeup
The two main mitzvahs of Succot are sitting in the Sukkah and shaking the Four Species every day (the Four Species are not shaken...


Verbally Expressing What We Did Wrong
One of the critical steps of Teshuva (returning) is verbally expressing our wrong actions, thoughts, and emotions verbally to Hashem....


The Call of the Shofar
The sound of the Shofar calls us to awaken from the illusions of this world and refocus on our spiritual journey. While teshuva...


Getting In Step
This week's parsha is always the last parsha before the New Year. It is fitting that it contains the mini-portion nicknamed, parshas...


Blessings that "Reach" Us
We are all given various blessings throughout our days. Blessings do not become true blessings until we acknowledge them in our lives....


Balancing Imagination and Effort
Imagination is a powerful tool that can generate new plans and ideas in all aspects of life. When used effectively, it can be profoundly...


Leadership Restraint
The lust for power, sex, and money has caused many leaders to fall and has also led to the destruction of many citizens. Therefore,...


Transformative Redemption
In Jewish terms, 'redemption' is the actual transformation a person undergoes when transitioning from one domain to another. A hostage,...