Parshas Terumah
Rabbi Berel Wein The parsha of Terumah follows those of Mishpatim and Yisro. In Parshat Yisro, we experienced the moment of the revelation at Mount Sinai and the granting of the Torah to the Jewish people. In Parshat Mishpatim, the Torah began to fill in the details of Jewish law and life, especially as they […]
Days of Teshuva
Rabbi Avrohom Sebrow Yom Kippur and Purim may seem like two very different holidays, but there is actually a deep connection between them. Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is a solemn occasion on which we fast and seek forgiveness for our sins. At the same time, Purim is a joyous holiday celebrating the salvation […]
The Ol’ Sticky Ricky
Allan Rolnick, CPA The Zen philosopher Basho once said, “A flute without holes is not a flute. And a doughnut without a hole is a Danish.” Even today, Basho’s wisdom serves to remind us that appearances can be deceiving. Things are not always as they seem. And you can’t judge a book by its cover. […]