Hi, Hope you’re having a great day. … There was an attempted hold up at a Dunkin Donuts. The robber pointed a gun and demanded the cash from the register. What did the person behind the counter do? There was a big ceramic jug on the counter for “tips for exceptional service”. He took the […]

Hi, I recently saw something I wanted to share. “When one door of happiness closes, another opens. But sometimes we look so long at the closed door? That we don’t see the one that has opened.” … I think it’s a great approach to life. And a very Jewish approach. But when someone says something […]

Hi, Hope all is well. Yesterday was a tough day for me and for my community. I attended the funeral of a twenty year old “boy”. Albert Bitton, of blessed memory, an army medic, was killed in Iraq by a roadside bomb. … Albert Bitton loved people. Two friends eulogized him at the funeral. They […]

Hi, Hope you’re having a great day. … I recently got myself into a very “sticky” situation. I was in a building undergoing renovations. And when I opened the door to one of the rooms and walked in? I heard someone yelling… “No! Stop!” “Oh no!” What happened? They were putting tiles on the floor. […]

Hi, children parents respect speech Hope you’re having a great day. … A dad is walking through a mall with his six year old daughter. And the inevitable happens. She sees a toy she likes. “Oh. Please. Can I get that?” The father says, “Don’t you have enough toys to keep you busy for a […]

Hi, Hope all is well. I wanted to thank the many Torah Minute readers who sent “happy birthday” wishes. (Including the comedian who said … “I bought you a very expensive gift. But since I am always obedient to a Rabbi’s wishes? And you said, “No presents please”? … I returned it to the Rolex […]

Hi, Hope you’re having a great day. Here’s a cute story that I enjoyed sharing with people on Purim! … A woman returned to her home town after many years. When she needed a dentist, she checked the local directory. And noticed a familiar sounding name. “I think I had a high school classmate by […]

Hi, In the Torah Minute, I stay away from “politics”. Completely! And I don’t usually comment on the passing of public officials. But Rep. Tom Lantos, who passed away recently, was unique. “He’s been referred to as “the moral authority of congress”. Tom created the Congressional Human Rights Caucus to fight human rights abuses all […]

Hi, There is no nation that prays for peace as often as we do! I made a quick non scientific calculation. And came up with at least 15 times in our daily prayers! At the same time? There is a concept of war in the Torah. Of defending ourselves. Of fighting the forces of evil. […]

Hi, Hope you’re having a great day. … This Shabbat, Jews all over the world will be reading them in synagogue. The Ten Commandments. (Exodus, 20:1-14) They’re the best Tablets ever prescribed to man! And as I always say? The Book is much better than the movie! … There were two tablets. One? Obligations between […]