We have failed our children if their role models are athletes! Sure. Kids need heroes. They need role models. But they should be great people. Not great athletes! … What did Moshe look like? Was he tall and handsome? Muscular? We have no idea! Because in Jewish tradition those things aren’t really relevant. And they […]

Hi, Yesterday we spoke about Miriam. And it made me think about something else. … I make a point of not discussing politics in the Torah Minute. You don’t need a Rabbi for that! And I surely don’t talk about baseball! Jewish tradition doesn’t usually have a compelling position on that! But today? I wanted […]

Hi, Hope you’re having a great day. The Jews finally leave Egypt.   The sea splits.  The Jews are saved.  And the Egyptians drown. (Exodus, 13:17-15:22) And the Jewish People sing praises to G-d. The song is part of the daily morning service until today. Moshe led the men.  And his sister, Miriam, led the women. […]