by Nachum Braverman and Shimon Apisdorf | Feb 19, 2004 | Beginner
Many of the obstacles that wound and even cripple a marriage are a direct result of a faulty definition of marriage. Today, marriage seems to be a kind of evolutionary accident. After a period of getting acquainted, dating and becoming romantically involved, comes the...
by Nechama Stampler | Feb 19, 2004 | Beginner
We started practicing for our graduation. There is not so much to practice; we basically walk in and sit there, until we have to stand up, get our diplomas and leave. During the rehearsal we lined up in height order so we could figure out where to sit. I sat down in...
by Yoel Feiler | Feb 19, 2004 | Beginner
Before Jacob’s death in this week’s Torah portion, he decides to give a blessing to each of his children. He also gives a special blessing to Joseph’s two sons, Menashe and Ephraim. Strangely, in the middle of the passage describing that blessing,...
by Nechama Stampler | Feb 19, 2004 | Beginner
As I was standing in line with my family at the pizza shop, some person walked in with an air of self-importance. He proceeded to cut in front of the entire line. “That guy acts like he owns the place,” somebody remarked. As I heard this, I looked behind...
by Rabbi Dov Brezak | Feb 19, 2004 | Beginner
Sensitive to Feelings A teacher told the story of a student named Jacquelyn who stayed in her home for a brief period. One day, it dawned on the teacher that everyone called the girl Jacquelyn and not by a Jewish name. She wondered if the girl had a Jewish name. When...
