Hi, GOSSIP SPEECH RELATIONSHIPS More on gossip, Lashon Harah. The ability to speak is a wonderful gift. The right words can lift a person’s spirits. Make them smile. With our words we can create relationships. … Lashon Harah is the exact opposite. Our words are used to bring people down. To cause other people pain. […]

Hi, LASHON HARAH INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS WORD Hope all is well. As we’ve seen, the portion of Kedoshim is full of commandments. Some are rituals. And some are ethical obligations. Among the ethical obligations is a ‘biggy”. Lashon Harah. Gossip. “Do not go around as a gossiper among your people”. (Leviticus, 19:16) In Jewish tradition? Gossip […]

Hi Here’s a thought that may help “redeem” the time we spend with our computers. A way to use that time for a lesson. And to help us become better at dealing with people. … One of the great Rabbis of the past generation always looked for lessons in life. In his days, it was […]

Hi, Happy birthday! Today we become a People. The Jewish People finally arrive at Mount Sinai. We receive the Torah.  And are given our mission. G-d tells Moshe to speak to the “house of Israel”. (Exodus, 19:3) … The Talmud tells us, who is the “house of Israel”? The Jewish women. G-d tells Moshe to […]

Hi, I hope you had a wonderful Rosh Hashanah. And may you and your loved ones have a Shanah Tova. Filled with good health, joy and peace! … Sorry for being a bit spotty lately. Besides the holidays, we’ve started working on our annual fundraiser. It’s a very busy time! … It reminded me of […]

Hi, It’s almost time for another wedding. Jacob is about to meet Rachel! But first, a small story with a big lesson. … Jacob comes to a well.  And sees a group of shepherds.  (Genesis, 29:1-8) And says to them, “My brothers, where are you from?” He wanted to know if they knew his mother’s […]

Hi, I’ve been sitting at my computer thinking. We’re about to start the next Torah portion, so I was looking for a small nugget to share. Here’s what came to mind. … One of the great Rabbis of the past generation always looked for lessons in life. In his days, it was the telegraph. He […]

Hi, Isaac and Rebecca have twin sons.  Jacob and Esau. Isaac favors Esau but Rebecca favors Jacob.  (Genesis, 25:28) … Isaac is old, blind and close to death. His love for Esau blinds him. And he wants to give the blessings to Esau before dying. Rebecca sees the true nature of Esau and knows that […]

Hi, Hope you’re having a great day! Here’s one of the most fascinating stories in the Torah.  (Genesis,18) … Abraham is sitting in front of his tent, recuperating from his circumcision. And G-d appears to him.  Has something to tell him. Prophecy. But Abraham looks up and sees three strangers approaching. And he does something […]

Hope you’re having a great day. And that today’s lesson won’t apply to you personally! .. The Talmud warns us to never enter a home unannounced. Even our own. And even the room of a child. Especially a teenager! It’s not derech eretz. Not proper etiquette. A person may be startled, caught off guard. Not […]