My husband and I have been considering downsizing: perhaps getting a smaller home or even a condo. But then I begin to panic. Where will we store all the things we have accumulated over the years? When we first got married, we had very few things. We lived a simple life, no luxuries, and it […]

Chanukah commemorates the miraculous victory of the Maccabees against the Greek/Syrian army. Of course one of the major part of the miracle was the small flask of pure olive oil found in the Beit Hamikdash which was not defiled by the Greeks and still had the seal of the Cohen gadol on it.  This oil

Most parents are in the habit of rewarding children with material things like candies. Although for small children such rewards are necessary in teaching them proper behavior etc., it is still wise if we try to reward children with things of greater spiritual value. Then they learn to appreciate spiritual matters, give importance to that

Today’s lifestyle has become all about zoom.   I do amit that zoom is a good online platform to have classes and to get together with friends, family etc. online rather than in person.  It is definitely a blessing and, when used correctly, in the right measure, it is very helpful.   However, with this whole coronavirus quarantine

Hmm, well that was a quick "war"…..of course, as usual, Israel backed down at the wrong time. However, we are grateful that soldiers did not have to go into gaza and risk their lives….it is not worth it when the Israeli govt simply does not do the right thing. The entire situation is ridiculous. for

One lesson we can learn from the Chanukah lights is the following: Many Jews are afraid that if they do not observe all the mitzvoth they are not worth much and they are afraid to learn more, afraid that they will be obligated immediately to jump into doing everything. But from Chanukah we learn to

Do we truly value life?  I think this requires true introspection.  If we view life as dispensable, or if we feel there is justification in killing someone (other than in self defense), then we do not really value life.  And why do we not? Because we forget Who gives life. We forget that the Almighty

I for one do not have a blackberry or an I  pad.  I simply have no patience or  desire for such gadgets. I feel that people become slaves to these things. They  do have a purpose. I can definitely see the use for storing information and  contacting people when necessary. But I also feel that

I would venture to say that we are a generation of addicts. Everyone is addicted to something: some are addicted to drugs or liquor, others are addicted to their desires that they feel unable to control, some are addicted to eating or smoking, and most people in today’s society are addicted to their cell phones,

There is a danger lurking in almost every home these days which is wreaking havoc on families, children, relationships etc.  This danger is social media!  Yes, I know it has many benefits to it and if used correctly, it can certainly be useful . In fact, when Moshiach comes I am sure it will get