IN YOUR FACE ANTI-SEMITISM ANTI-SEMITIC RALLYS By: Lenore S. Davis, Esq. Ldavis@Lenoredavis.com In my last semester of law school, spring of 1989, I had to write an essay on one of the cases before the Supreme Court for its next session. I chose Texas v. Johnson, a case regarding whether burning of the flag…
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Chochmas Nashim: Miketz: We Are Wicks
CHOCHMAS NASHIM: WE ARE WICKS By: Suri Davis The rebbe taught, Likutei Sichos vol. 5, pp. 200-201; Biuray haZohar p.299: “Chasidic thought explains that the inner purpose of exile is that the Jews should be scattered around the world in order to “rescue” sparks of holiness which had been lost in physicality. Thus, redemption…
The Meaning of the Menorah’s Light
The Meaning of the Menorah’s Light by Slovie Jungreis-Wolff Four contemporary insights to illuminate our darkening world. In a world filled with confusion, anxiety and hatred, Hanukkah gives us the gift of light. Here are four contemporary insights to the meaning of the menorah. Its light whispers to us to come close and listen to its wondrous message.…
Chochmas Nashim: Vayishlach: Costco and the Communal Bad
CHOCHMAS NASHIM: VAYISHLACH: COSTCO AND THE COMMUNAL BAD By: Suri Davis Rabbi Jonathan Sacks gave a beautiful drasha on TorahCafe.com about the acts of Simon and Levi and their retribution against the entire city of Shchem. In this week’s torah portion, Jacob’s daughter, Dina, goes out of her home to see the women of…
Ring a Ding
Ring a Ding Rivki D. Rosenwald Esq., CLC, SDS So, there you are sneaking a little peak. Because after all, it’s ok for you to do it! It’s just upsetting when everybody else does it. After all, you’ve got friends, kids, business obligations, a husband, a wife, someone, who might be needing you or reaching…
Thanks Giving – Giving Thanks
Thanks Giving – Giving Thanks Rivki D. Rosenwald Esq., CLC, SDS Some people celebrate, some don’t! Not talking about the holiday! Just the idea behind it. Bottom line, it’s always good to be appreciative. And not just to say thank you. Which, of course, is a great start. But rather, to see it in layers. Wrap your…
Chochmas Nashim: Vayetze: Purell v. Flu Shot
CHOCHMAS NASHIM: VAYETZE: PURELL V. FLU SHOT By: Suri Davis In this week’s torah portion, we have Jacob fleeing for his life from his brother Esau. The rebbe raised the question of how it was that Abraham and Isaac, who dwelt mostly in the ancestral land of Canaan/modern day Israel, each had a child…
Chochmas Nashim: The Roads To Auschwitz
CHOCHMAS NASHIM: TOLDOT: THE ROADS TO AUSCHWITZ… By: Suri Davis Today marks the Jewish anniversary of the terrorist attacks in Mumbai, the most targeted part of which, was the attack on Chabad in Mumbai. Rabbi Gavriel and Rebbetzin Rivkah Holtzberg were killed to sanctify G-d’s name, representing the flame of Judaism, hosting, kindness and…
Momma Mia!!!
Momma Mia!!! Rivki D. Rosenwald Esq., CLC, SDS When exactly is it that you really know that you have become a full-fledged mom?! There happens to be these epiphany moments, that occur, again and again. The first time probably is when they hand you that tiny, new born, bundle of joy-that helpless little baby. And…
Chochmas Nashim: Chayei Sarah: Take Two
CHOCHMAS NASHIM: CHAYEI SARA: TAKE TWO By: Suri Davis Breathe. I’m talking to myself. The life of Sarah, I’m Sarah. Been struggling for days now to understand the message of the verse that Abraham eulogized Sarah, but then the Torah doesn’t tell us what he says. So some say that it was Abraham, and…