Timeless Torah

There is a world of difference between saying, “eight days” and “days of eight. ” One tells us of the mere quantity of the days while the other tells us about the quality of these days of Chanukah.  read more »

A handful of change was tossed on the sidewalk, and all eyes turned to the sound. Then the Indian asked, “How come everyone heard the sound of those tiny coins amidst all the noise of the city?!”  read more »

When one is in the business of, “Looking at the entire world like it is a candle,” the whole world is packed with endless spiritual potential. Any item, each person, and every moment is chock full of limitless possibility.  read more »

Man tries, unsuccessfully, to imitate his Creator. Hence, all of man’s inventions; from dreidels to satellites may rotate for a while, but ultimately they cease. Only G-d’s constellations spin endlessly.  read more »

Chanukah Gifts Every Rabbi Must Have include life-size models programmed to respond to your beck and call, laugh at your jokes, and say, “Yes, Sir.” Most exciting however would be my very own Model Rabbi.  read more »

Originally darkness and light were one. In separating them, G-d challenged us to harness the light of the day to illuminate the night. But when we can no longer draw upon the day, we turn to the darkness itself as a source of illumination.  read more »

Chanukah is more than the miracle of found oil; it is the marvel of the family that lights it. So why is today’s Jewish family far from being united? Discover what sort of home breeds animosity among brothers?  read more »

The lights shine, the bells ring, and cries of ho-ho-ho pervade the streets. But the Jew sits engrossed watching the flickering flames of the Menorah. Can you blame the store owner for being puzzled?  read more »