I have never been big on New Year’s resolutions. I guess there are many reasons why it is traditional that we start a fresh new year with new plans and goals, but truly being resolved to improve oneself should not be relegated to one day each year. However, in the […]

“When Herod realized that he had been deceived by the magi, he became furious. He ordered the massacre of all the boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently inquired of the wise men. Then was fulfilled that which […]

I find the best Christmas stories to be those which only use the season as a backdrop. Instead they capture the essence of this time of giving, sharing, sacrifice, commitment, love and peace as something that attaches to no date on the calendar. Here’s another heartwarming seasonal story that addresses […]

In examining the concept of giving that is heralded this time of year, last week’s message dealt with the manner in which we give. To grasp that we looked to Maimonides’ Golden Ladder of Charity. This week’s Inspiration moves from how we might give to what we might give. What […]