Rena Goldzweig

I signal her for a ride but she seems to be ignoring me. What nerve! She is sitting comfortably in her nearly empty, air-conditioned car and is patently ignoring me.

How can it be that mere theft brought a much worse punishment than open rebellion against G‑d?

How can it possibly be called return if I’m trying to become the kind of person I never was, at least not in this lifetime?

Before we stand before Him in judgment on Rosh Hashanah, G‑d wishes to see all the different types of Jews join in true unity—the leaders together with the lay people; born Jews and converts, men, women and children.

Do we look at G‑d’s commandments as responsibilities and chores? Or do we see a mitzvah as another opportunity to become closer to Him?

“Ten Sages of Israel will be given to this wicked kingdom to be killed…for the sale of Joseph by his brothers.”

King Saul's humility ultimately led to his downfall.

The miracle of Purim was a miracle cloaked in nature.

The earthly Jewish king is the embodiment and the epitome of serving G-d.