Where is Moshe?
The parshiyos that we are currently reading feature Moshe prominently in the story of the Exodus,…
Fall and Winter
As a young boy growing up in Melbourne, Australia, fall was almost non-existent and winter only…
Shalom – Salaam
I was once at a resort near Sydney, Australia and it was close to sundown. There…
The People of the Book
This month on the 20th of Teves was the anniversary of the printing of the first…
The Siege of Jerusalem
The Jewish calendar includes six days of fasting. Four of these days are linked to the…
Ideological Warfare
I would like to address an aspect of Chanukah which I think is a little misunderstood….
The Spiritual Battle
The underlying theme of the conflict between the Jews and the Greeks is the clash between…
Chanukah Background
Chanukah begins in a short time so here is a little historical introduction to the Chanukah…
The Tragedy of Translation
As we enter the month of Kislev, and the weather turns colder, we start thinking about…
It’s Night and Day
With the long winter nights now starting so early, I have started to think about day…