All of us follow rules. One person speaks at a time. Raise your hand before you speak. Don’t hit other people. And, most of us,…

We have Shabbat for many reasons. First, and perhaps foremost, it is commanded to us. Not only that, it’s commanded to us in this very…

A synagogue is going through a process of strategic planning, visioning for the future. The temple’s leadership decides to talk to people about why they…

Jews often self effacingly quip about our penchant for arguing, for fighting … whining. It’s almost like a badge of honor: Two Jews, three opinions….

I love optical illusions. As a child, I would beg my parents to buy me the latest book filled with visible oddities and conundrums. This…

The g’vurot is the second prayer of the Amidah. In it, we praise God’s limitless power. The traditional prayer tells us that God is so…

A poor woman had two children, and all of them were starving. One morning, the woman came upon a perfectly round egg. The children squealed…

Shabbat Shalom! “Ma Tovu Ohalecha Ya’akov” – How lovely are your tents, O Jacob. Traditionally, Jews say this prayer to themselves upon entering the synagogue….