Another Day of Pain
By Yeruchem Eilfort
Here we sit, yet again, in a state of intense emotional pain, sadness, anger, and frustration. Here we sit, yet again, contemplating the evil senselessness of Islamic terror
Society & Living » Current Events » Legacy of Mumbai » Personal Reflections » Another Day of Pain
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When Love Grows From Fear
By Yeruchem Eilfort
Many spirited debates have been held on the necessity of fearing the Almighty. Many feel that only love is needed, and associate fear as a negative emotion in relation to G-d.
Parshah » Devarim - Deuteronomy » Eikev » Parshah Columnists » Guest Columnists » When Love Grows From Fear
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An Ark of Our Own
By Yeruchem Eilfort
An island of decency in a sea of depravity, was the hallmark of Noah. And so G-d despaired of Noah's generation and decided to begin anew the task of creating a human species worthy of its vaunted status.
Parshah » Bereishit - Genesis » Noach » Parshah Columnists » Guest Columnists » An Ark of Our Own
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A Mission of Discovery
By Yeruchem Eilfort
We strap a rocket on our back. A fiery blast of passion frees us of earth's seemingly irresistible gravity. Yet the fulfillment of our mission depends on a successful landing...
Society & Living » Current Events » News Archives » A Mission of Discovery
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Why Do Jews Love Jerusalem?
By Yeruchem Eilfort
Why do we focus so much attention on one place? Is G-d's Presence not found everywhere?
Ideas & Beliefs » Questions & Answers » Mitzvot & Jewish Customs » Why Do Jews Love Jerusalem?
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Why Do We Play With a Top on Chanukah?
By Yeruchem Eilfort
In order to disguise their activity the Children of Israel had to resort to learning Torah in outlying areas and forests. Even this plan was not foolproof, for the enemy had many pat
Jewish Holidays » Chanukah » Insights & Stories » Chanukah Gifts & Dreidels » Why Do We Play With a Top on Chanukah?
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Why Do Mourners Recite Kaddish?
By Yeruchem Eilfort
Many find it intriguing that the Kaddish makes no mention of the deceased. Kaddish speaks of G-d's greatness. What does this have to do with the one for whom I am saying Kaddish?
Lifecycles » Death & Mourning » Library » Questions » Why Do Mourners Recite Kaddish?
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Why Are So Many Comedians Jewish?
By Yeruchem Eilfort
In all seriousness, laughing has been an important part of Judaism since biblical times. But what is the source of the Jewish sense of humor in our times? Is it nature or nurture?
Ideas & Beliefs » Questions & Answers » Jewish Identity » Why Are So Many Comedians Jewish?
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The Sobbing Horn
By Yeruchem Eilfort
When one thinks of the High-Holidays, the vision and sound of the shofar-blowing certainly occupies a central aspect of the day's observances.
Jewish Holidays » High Holidays » Rosh Hashanah » Study » Essays » The Sobbing Horn
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Why Do We Honor Our Parents?
By Yeruchem Eilfort
With Father's Day approaching as a Rabbi I am frequently asked, "Do you observe the holidays of Thanksgiving, Mother's Day and Father's Day?"
Ideas & Beliefs » Questions & Answers » Marriage & Family » Why Do We Honor Our Parents?
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