Timeless Torah

Despite the accouterments of wealth and power, Egypt was not Joseph’s land. Indeed the very “trappings” of power were actually a “trap.” Have we fallen into the same snare?  read more »

I have a sneaking suspicion that even the ‘wicked’ son would not relish the thought of being the ‘one who could not even formulate a question.’ But is not being able to ask for anything so bad? Chassidus thinks not.  read more »

Being the third son in a family of four boys, means I was labeled the ‘simple’ son of the Hagaddah. Thankfully, Chassidus reveals another dimension of the four sons. Even I started to look good.  read more »

Judaism welcomes sincere queries. If so, how come the Hagaddah dismisses the Rasha (the Wicked Son) so easily. After all, isn’t it Jewish to ask. In truth: Only half-Jewish.  read more »

“Whoever is hungry, let him come and eat” These invitation impact not only for our guests, but us. Stating it at the very outset of the Seder adds an important lesson: one cannot celebrate, when his neighbor is not.  read more »

The meticulous planning of the Seder is not designed merely as a leisurely stroll down memory lane, but rather to create a new order (Seder) that will usher in a World of G-dliness. That prize cannot be won at a crap table.  read more »

Matzah’s message: Be humble, like a matzah, like Moshe. Don’t think you know everything, don’t always have the last word. At the same time, be like a matzah, like Moshe. Stand up for what you believe in, don’t back down.  read more »