Heaven Help Us

Heaven Help Us

Written by: RABBI STEWART WEISS It was the great Joseph Burg (1909-1999), former Minister of Religious Affairs in Israel, who coined the phrase, Midvar Seker Tirchak,” stay away from surveys – a play on words of the Torah commandment, Midvar Sheker Tirchak – stay away...
KREPLACH, ANYONE? A FABLE

KREPLACH, ANYONE? A FABLE

WRITTEN BY RABBI STEWART WEISS I make no bones about it: I’m a foodie. I look forward to my meals and my snacks, from the time I get up in the morning until I finally get to bed at night. I love to cook and to experiment in the kitchen with different foods, both local...
Diamonds Are Forever

Diamonds Are Forever

Article by Rabbi Stewart Weiss We all know that there is a strong connection between Jews and diamonds – beyond our wives religious affinity for the gems! – that goes back centuries. Perhaps this is because, historically, our people were frequently evicted and...
BITTERNESS OR BRACHA: CHOOSE!

BITTERNESS OR BRACHA: CHOOSE!

By Rabbi Stewart Weiss And Moshe, in frustration, cried out to Hashem: I cannot carry these people alone; it’s too much for me! And if this is the way it’s going to be, then please, just kill me!” (11:14,15) Our Sedra is called “Parshat Ha’mito’n’im,” the chapter of...