When President Donald J. Trump declares the opioid crisis a national emergency, it should give his administration the power to divert more funds, assign more manpower, and cut some red tape. Declaring national emergency to address an addiction epidemic is…
Simchat Torah marks the conclusion of the Tishrei holiday cycle with a celebration of joy in the Torah. What is the deeper meaning behind this celebration and joy that this holiday signifies? Why is there such an atmosphere of happiness? Where…
As expected, the Las Vegas massacre has refueled the gun control debate in America. But no one seems to consider a much wider debate to be had on the ongoing breeding of violence in the U.S. “We still don’t have…
At present, the desire for independence is developing alongside our increasing egoism. That is why we are witnessing similar phenomena in other areas of life, such as couples that get married yet live separately because they want to “maintain their…
Setting up an Empathy Tent amidst the chaos that took place between political protesters in the University of California at Berkeley last weekseemed like a thoughtful idea — a calm area where protesters from both sides could have a peaceful discussion, free…
While 88% of the residents living in Israel said they are satisfied with their lives, on the other side of the world there is an increasing percentage of worried Jews. In the past two weeks, two new studies have been…
I extend my deepest condolences to the families of the 50 people who were killed in last night’s shooting in Las Vegas. Unfortunately, I don’t think such horrible events will vanish from the horizon anytime soon. We have to see…
“I find a great need to break an iron wall that has been separating us from the wisdom of Kabbalah,” wrote Kabbalist Yehuda Ashlag a.k.a. Baal HaSulam (“Master of the Ladder”) for his Ladder commentary on the Book of Zohar.…
The story of the prophet Jonah that we customarily read on Yom Kippur captures the essence of the holiday, that we need to put ourselves aside and act for the benefit of others. The Story of Jonah the Prophet – In A…
Jonah’s story tells us that when we avoid our task, prefer separation to connection, and spread discord throughout the world, there always comes a storm. he High Holy Days are a time of joy, as well as a time of…
“On this New Year, a reminder that the strength of the Jewish people lies in our unity,” was written in huge letters on the pages of the major newspapers on the eve of Rosh Hashana. The author, president of the…
What is the purpose of life? What happens after this life? Who gives me life? Why? Who do I live for? Who controls me? Am I really alive? The meaning of life is to know the meaning of life. The…