Person in the Parsha: Vayigash

December 07, 2018

By RABBI TZVI HERSH WEINREB

“RECONCILIATION”

I have known more than my share of families that are torn by discord. I think most of us, perhaps even all of us, are familiar with families in which...

Off the Pulpit: Mrs. Maccabee

December 06, 2018

By RABBI DAVID WOLPE

Chanukah is made memorable largely by the latkes, the dreidel, the songs and the jelly donuts – the atmosphere of the holiday. Distinguished from the Chanukiah that we light in the window, these are a matter...

Person in the Parsha: Chanukah

December 02, 2018

By RABBI TZVI HERSH WEINEB

“A LITTLE BIT OF LIGHT“

There is so much to say about Chanukah. One hardly knows where to begin.

First of all, there is the history. It is recorded in the...

Off the Pulpit: ‘NO’ In Thunder

November 30, 2018

By RABBI DAVID WOLPE

When I speak to high school students, I tell them that the only word that gives you freedom is ‘no.’ The one who cannot say ‘no’ is a slave.

Both boys and girls (especially the latter)...

Person in the Parsha: Vayashev

November 22, 2018

By RABBI TZVI HERSH WEINREB

When I recall the great teachers I was blessed with over the course of my lifetime, I realize that one thing comes to mind: they were a diverse group. This eclectic group included the gentle...

Off the Pulpit: More Polarized Than Ever?

November 22, 2018

By RABBI DAVID WOLPE

“Remember the days of old; consider the years of past generations. Ask your father, and he will tell you, your elders, and they will teach you.” (Deut. 32:7). We need the historical awareness the Torah recommends.

Person in the Parsha: Vayishlach

November 16, 2018

By RABBI TZVI HERSH WEINREB

“A LION OR A BEAR?“

A friend recently commented to me that nowadays, we are not only “multi-tasked,” but we also have “multi-problems.” When simultaneously beset by a number of problems, he...

Off the Pulpit: Why did he do that?

November 16, 2018

By RABBI DAVID WOLPE

I would like to speak in favor of the most endangered resource in our public lives: the assumption of good intentions.

Throughout my rabbinate I have found myself in disputes, sometimes as a moderator and sometimes...

Person in the Parsha: Vayishlach

November 15, 2018

By RABBI TZVI HERSH WEINREB

“A LION OR A BEAR?”

A friend recently commented to me that nowadays, we are not only “multi-tasked,” but we also have “multi-problems.” When simultaneously beset by a number of problems, he continued,...

Person in the Parsha: Vayetzeh

November 15, 2018

By RABBI TZVI HERSH WEINREB

“TEARS“

Many years ago, when I was studying for my doctorate in psychology, we had a number of fairly strict requirements in addition to our courses in psychology. For example, we were expected...