Ask The Rabbi – Is Richard Wagner Forboden?
Is Richard Wagner Forboden?
Dear Rabbi
I am a big fan of classical music. I recently went to an opera featuring Richard Wagner’s music. When I...
Donkeygate
by Rabbi Moshe Taragin
A lot was at stake. We were perched to enter the promised land, launch Jewish history, and assemble the kingdom...
The Torah Path to Finding Your Unique Purpose and Passion
Have you ever struggled to find your unique passion in life? Have you ever felt like you didn’t have a clear purpose? We are...
The Oscars Fiasco: A lesson
Rabbi Arnold Saunders
I am not normally given to discussing the finer points of the Oscars! However, this year's Oscar ceremony made the front pages...
Ask The Rabbi – There’s No Place for Hate!
There’s No Place for Hate!
Dear Rabbi
A senior rabbi is alleged to have spoken on Shabbat and referred to the Dayanim of the London Beth Din...
Tehillim – Psalm 54
This week’s Psalm is the last in the section for day nine. When a person is unfortunately betrayed by loved ones and pursued by...
Parshat Terumah: A House for God?!
Many have puzzled over the purpose of the Mishkan. Why does God need a house to dwell in, a peculiar tent-like structure furnished with...
Elon Musk and freedom of speech
Dear Rabbi
I wonder what you think about Elon Musk taking over Twitter. As a Jew, the idea of him opening up “freedom of speech”...
Vayeitei: The Value of a Work Ethic
By Rabbi Moshe Taragin
Prior to fleeing his murderous brother, Ya’akov’s life was peaceful and serene. He reveled in the “tents” of study exploring God’s...
Tisha B’av: A Revolution of Consciousness
Rabbi Moshe Taragin
With every passing year, our mourning for the lost Temple becomes more difficult. The disastrous fall of Yerushalayim and the derailment of...
