Living Torah Archives

The Hadassah Women’s Organization carries the name of Queen Esther. She is an example of a truly proud Jewish woman – who is not afraid to show her Jewish pride, and who lives her everyday life in the same way.

Vacationing at sea, a successful Jewish businessman was diligent to recite his daily prayers and inquired of the captain which direction was eastward. The captain asked, “Why your sudden interest in the boat’s navigation?” The businessman explained that our prayers ascend through Jerusalem, and a Jew faces there three times a day to beseech G-d.