Internationalists or Isolationists
By Elisha Greenbaum
Is it the ideal position for a Jew to be locked off from the world, isolated in a self-imposed ghetto? We were tasked with being "a light unto the nations" and we can't do our job if we stay home and hibernate...
Parshah » Bereishit - Genesis » Noach » Parshah Columnists » Parshah Musings » Internationalists or Isolationists
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The Paradigm of Happiness
By Elisha Greenbaum
We've all met unhappy beauty queens and discontented millionaires. Marriages break up and dream jobs go sour. Is life just an endless conveyor belt of unmet expectations?
Lifecycles » Marriage » Married Life » Marital Harmony » Additional Readings » The Paradigm of Happiness
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R. Levi Yitzchak's 'Atah Horeitah'
By Elisha Greenbaum
Finally, in a dramatic denouement, Levi Yitzchak placed the tallit firmly back in its place, and announced; "If you're a chassid and a scholar, then you lead the prayers!" and stalked back to his seat near the side wall of the synagogue...
Library » Stories » Chassidic » R. Levi Yitzchak's 'Atah Horeitah'
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Of Eating Meat and Honesty in Business
By Elisha Greenbaum
I had two arguments this week, one with a vegetarian and the second with a businessman. The crazy part was that my position was the same each time and I even quoted the same verse of Torah to prove it.
Parshah » Devarim - Deuteronomy » Eikev » Parshah Columnists » Parshah Musings » Of Eating Meat and Honesty in Business
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The Perfect Leader
By Elisha Greenbaum
The Jewish people have been blessed. Throughout history we have been influenced and led by the best. We have followed Moses' prescription for leadership and have survived and thrived through the ages.
Parshah » Bamidbar - Numbers » Pinchas » Parshah Columnists » Parshah Musings » The Perfect Leader
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Blessing the Blessers
By Elisha Greenbaum
The chazzan reaches the moment, the Kohanim turn around, lower their prayer shawls over their eyes, raise their hands towards the crowd and the Priestly Blessing begins. What an amazing religion we have where certain people have been specifically ...
Parshah » Bamidbar - Numbers » Naso » Parshah Columnists » Parshah Musings » Blessing the Blessers
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Driven to Distraction
By Elisha Greenbaum
If only I could be locked away in a cell with no distractions and no excuses, can you imagine how much I would accomplish?
Jewish Holidays » Lag BaOmer » Driven to Distraction
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Going Through the Motions
By Elisha Greenbaum
Seemingly empty words and accompanying gestures that are even less sincere. They're not fooling G‑d, so why bother wasting time having people act out a meaningless charade?
Parshah » Shemot - Exodus » Ki Tisa » Parshah Columnists » Parshah Musings » Going Through the Motions
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I Asked for Money
By Elisha Greenbaum
We arranged an appointment. I came prepared. I made my pitch, explained our plans, emphasized the opportunities that lay ahead and then paused. The pause. That time it didn't work.
Parshah » Shemot - Exodus » Terumah » Parshah Columnists » Parshah Musings » I Asked for Money
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Why G-d Didn't Delegate
By Elisha Greenbaum
Ssurely saving the world should be a joint endeavor and I am content with a bit part of the glory. No one would fault me if I waited for others to join in before I stepped forward...
Jewish Holidays » Passover » The Seder » The Haggadah » Thoughts on the Haggadah » Why G-d Didn't Delegate
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