He was an old man, and in many ways came from a very different world than I. And yet he taught me more than anyone else ever did. One of the things he taught me was that no one suffers as much as … more

For several weeks now, we have attempted to define geulah, the nature of redemption. We have struggled with the challenge posed by the Passover Haggadah: “In every generation, each one of … more

When I was young, I was an avid reader of novels. As I’ve grown older, I have found myself more interested in good biographies, especially those of great men that try to focus on what made … more

They called him a horse thief. That was the worst possible epithet that one could hurl at a young man in the early 19th century shtetl of Czernovitz. Back then, a horse was a very necessary item, … more

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 to … more

I am fairly certain that you have heard this saying before: “If you want something done, ask a busy person to do it.” It is a popular saying and is attributed to all sorts of … more

The list of biblical heroines whose stories delight our children and inspire us at this time of year does not yet include Queen Esther, with Purim yet a few months away. In this week’s … more

Every practical person who is about to open a retail store, and everyone in the market for a new home, knows how important it is to find the proper location for the new venture. The retail … more

Having a hero is part of natural human development. In childhood, these heroes are often movie stars and athletes. Many of us find our heroes among the people with whom we have daily contact, … more

There are many words in the English language that originally had great power but were watered down over the years to the point of meaninglessness. One such word is “survivor.” Another … more