Almost Eden

It's tempting to buy another pretty dreidel and chocolate coins (that later lead to more dental fillings), or give in to the kids' pleading for secular toys screaming out at them from the shelves of every type of store this time of the year - or dollar/… more »

Ditto on my 2009 Yom Kippur post plus an inspirational video. If you have been in my path when I've fallen - I'm sorry, will you please forgive me? Wishing you all an easy and meaningful fast. G'mar Chatimah Tova! Tehillah more »

This is courtesy of Rabbi Lazer Brody Thanks to Neshama in California for sending us the following clip, which is capable of making a stone shed tears. Remember that our return to Hashem in the holy Land of Israel is the only guarantee that there'll n… more »

Yesterday I had an unusual customer service experience with a Bank Leumi representative. I phoned (because with my limited Hebrew I couldn't find the correct link on their site) with the goal of transferring money from our savings to our checking accoun… more »

Having made Aliyah from Cleveland, Ohio, I receive the CHAI (Cleveland Hometown Association in Israel) newsletter periodically. The most recent issue opens with a holiday message from Jerusalem Rabbi Shalom Bronstein who has kindly granted me permission… more »