When something bad happens to us, we can view it as a setback or as an opportunity. When the Jews committed the sin of the Golden Calf, it seemed to be a disaster, but Moshe came out with a very significant gain.
Turning Lemons into Lemonade
T
Don’t Let the Opportunity Slip
D
When Israel faced massive immigration from Iraq, the government had to make a decision — do we bring them in now, or wait until we have enough to provide for them?
Does Judaism Believe in Taxes
D
Every once in a while, the debate about taxes reappears. Should taxes be raised or not? What does Judaism have to say about it?
Why Are We Obsessed With Clothing?
W
Clothing is a significant obsession in American life; every occasion has a different garb. Judaism too, associates many traditions with clothing. Why so?
Going Against the Current
G
When the Rebbe began to send out Shluchim, there weren’t many volunteers. Only a select few were willing to swim against the current.
G-d is Always with Us
G
During the exile in Egypt, the Jews could have easily lost all hope. Fortunately, their forefather Yaakov had already considered that possibility.
The Ner Tamid
T
In America, people live from vacation to vacation. How does Judaism look at it?
The Water Scare At Super Bowl
T
A frightening cyber-attack took place on a water system in Tampa before the Super Bowl. What is the deeper meaning of water according to Jewish thought?
Reincarnation
R
Sometimes, we notice people with unnatural success. How do they achieve it? What is the underlying power that they have?
Charity—Who Goes First?
C
We often get excited about charitable affairs on a national scale or even around the world. But what about the poor of our own city? Who does Judaism view as most important?