Hi – Hope you’re having a great day. I heard a very interesting news report yesterday. Unfortunately, there are still many people without power since the most recent storm. People were asked how they’re managing. And in one suburb that was very hard hit? This fellow said that he was fortunate.  He actually had power. […]

Hi, The Torah was written thousands of years ago! Sometimes it’s hard to believe. Take one of the most amazing commandments. It was read this past Shabbat in synagogues al over the world. “Love your neighbor like yourself”. I am G-d. (Leviticus, 19:18) … Picture how this would go over in Ancient Greece. Huh? “Do […]

Hi, Professor Liviu Librescu was buried Friday morning in Israel. It’s not surprising that the wife of this special man seems very special as well. Here are some of the things that Marlena Librescu said at the funeral. “I was blessed to be with him each day for 42 years. To learn from his wisdom. […]

Hi, I hope you enjoyed Purim. The Purim story reminds us that G-d is involved in Jewish history. In the survival of the Jewish People. And in our personal lives. Even when it’s not obvious. Most of us have probably had experiences where something happens to us. We wonder “why”. And it turns out for […]

Hope all is well. Thanks to all who sent happy birthday wishes! … People say that no one listens to Rabbis these days? It’s not true! I requested “no presents”? And everyone listened! Actually, some did send what they described as a present. They had taken small Jewish steps as a result of the Torah […]

Hope all is well and that you enjoyed your time off. Have you already broken you “New Years Resolution”? Don’t give up. Try a little harder! And what if your resolution is “history”? It’s not too late for a new one! … “Fifty Ways to Improve Your Life”. It was the cover story in the […]

Hi, Please allow a personal note. This Shabbat is my Mom’s yartzeit. The anniversary of her passing. “Elisheva bas (daughter of) Dov Ber”. … Some of you may know parts of this story. But I want everyone who knows me, to know it. … I grew up in a Torah observant home. But my Dad […]

Hi, I had some computer problems yesterday. And when that happens, I stay away. Because if I start touching things? You can kiss Cleveland good bye! … The Torah lists all the special days in the Jewish calendar. The “holidays”. And which one is first? Rosh Hashanah? Yom Kippur? The “High Holidays”? No! It starts […]

Hi, “Do not cheat your neighbor. Do not steal”. (Leviticus, 19:13) So far so good. If you were into those things? You probably wouldn’t be reading the Torah Minute! But if someone provides services for us and payment is due upon completion of the job? There it’s little easier to slip up. “Oh I’m sorry. […]

Hi, One last thing about Lashon Harah. Say you’ve been asked to evaluate someone that’s being considered for a position. And after a few Torah Minutes about Lashon Harah? You want to be very careful! But you need to convey some negative information that you know of first hand. It will serve a constructive purpose. […]