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This week’s Torah portion, Shoftim, contains a famous verse: “Justice, justice, you shall pursue.”  Today, I would like to pose to you a question that the answer may seem obvious.  Nevertheless, I think it is worth discussing the Jewish perspective on this issue, particularly in light of recent news items: Is a moral individual ever [...]

The Talmud states that, “The greatest days for the Jewish people were Tu B’Av and Yom Kippur.”  We all know of the greatness of Yom Kippur, in that it is an opportunity to be forgiven for any misdeeds we may have done.  Every Jew is aware of the holiness and solemnity of the day.  I [...]

Q: So I’ve been working towards keeping kosher for awhile, and now I’m at a point where I basically only eat kosher food, but I don’t have two sets of kosher dishes. My question is: if I buy new pots and pans but I don’t kosher my stove/ oven is the food I eat kosher, or at least more kosher then it was before? Also… will I have to go out and buy new pots and pans because the old ones will be considered treif because I used them on an un-koshered stove?

A: You ask a complicated question, as the laws of kashrut are vast and complex.

It’s that time of year again. Yup, the time when it seems like at least 10 direct mail solicitations arrive in the mail every day. Most not-for-profit organizations send solicitation mailings before Rosh Hashana, as it is a time that people often feel moved to give to charitable causes.

A friend once asked me: What if he contributes to a cause that turns out to not be quite as charitable as they seem to be?Does it still count as performing the mitzvah of tzedakah (charity)?

Grab a hot slice of kosher pizza, & go deep into the Torah portion of the week!  No previous experience necessary.  Texts are in Hebrew with English translation.  The topics are timely, and there is always a relevant message. Every Monday Free Hour in Conference Room #1 of the Dining Hall (that’s all the way [...]

Free Hour every Monday in Conference Room #1 of the Dining Hall.  All the way in the back, past the big Louis Armstrong picture.  Hot pizza served.  This text-based class will deliver a timely message with lots of discussion.  No previous knowledge required.