Yom Tov HighlightsA Banner Year Begins! This month of Tishrei has been an exciting and surprise filled time, especially for our family and our work here in...
The “Heart of the New Year 5776”It is customary to begin, prior to the New Year, the challenging search for an exceptional etrog, (an etrog mehudar), for Sukkot. This...
Two “Tails” of Redemption and DeliveranceOnly in Israel! Yesterday I was privy to attend a truly unique and inspiring gathering in the pastoral setting of Park Ayalon, the...
A Message for Sukkos 5775 Sukkos and the Blood Moon TetradThis past Yom Kippur, was noteworthy in that it was a trifecta of Shabbatot: Yom Kippur, which is called Shabbat Shabbaton (Sabbath of...
"Reishis" The Secret of Jewish Resilience, a Message for Rosh Hashana 5755The Sfas Emes (the Gerrer Rebbe) asked why the mitzvah of remembering the crimes of Amalek (זכור אשר עשה לך עמלק )at the end of...
A Whirlwind Diaspora Purim Trip as the Gateway for our Celebration of Pesach in Israel 5774My Purim to Pesach “season” was a most inspiring one. I had the privilege of traveling along with Nefesh B’Nefesh to visit six major...