Today is the Ninth of Av. Since this date falls on Shabbat, the fast is postponed. The only fast which supersedes Shabbat is Yom Kippur; all the rest are delayed because of the superior sanctity of Shabbat. It is particularly appropriate ...
After more than 11 weeks in various hospitals I am, hopefully, on the way to recovery. It has been very strange being “on the other side of the bed”, so to speak, after 35 years as a congregational rabbi. Visiting people who w...
Last month I wrote about belief. You can find that article here. This week I want to connect that analysis to elements of Jewish observance such as Shabbat and Kashrut. The connection is a connection of love. We are, of course, commande...
