The expression, “And you shall love the L-rd, your G-d” appears twice in the Torah, the first instance in Parashat Vaetchanan (Devarim 6:5), and the second in this week Parashat Eikev … more

For the last eight years, my daughter Jordana and I have discussed flying down to Atlanta to catch a few games at “The Ted,” another name for Turner Field baseball stadium, home of … more

What motivates some people to do more than just appreciate the blessings they have in their lives and to actually be a vehicle for blessing? This week’s portion, Ekev, contains one of the … more

The far left U.S. Green Party marked a significant milestone in the current campaign cycle when CNN broadcast a town hall debate with its presidential candidate, Jill Stein, and her running mate, … more

Our parasha this week, Re’eh, contains two seemingly contradictory pasukim. Initially we are taught, “However, there will be no needy (evyon) among you, for the L-rd will surely bless you … more

The end of Parshat Re’eh is one of the few times in the Torah that the holidays are presented. Noticeable is the instruction to be joyous on the holiday, a point noted once for Shavuot (16:11), … more

It started out as just another inspection. It was Friday afternoon, and after a week of intense maneuvers with little sleep, followed by the weekly servicing of our tanks all night long. We were … more

Democratic Party Presidential nominee Hillary Clinton said last week that Republican nominee Donald Trump turned a blind eye to his anti-Semitic supporters. But as the saying goes, people who … more

Still flushed with its success in the 2015 nuclear deal, Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif last week embarked on a five-nation tour of Latin America to spread the message that Tehran’s … more

When I was growing up, I wanted a dog. My sister and brother, who were older than me, knew at that point what the answer would be, so they didn’t bother to ask anymore. “There will be no … more