It is important to recognize from the outset the limitations of what is possible to accomplish in a discussion on the Holocaust. The most that we can hope to achieve is an intellectual framework of essential principles, not an emotional resolution. Our goal should be simply to come to some (Read More)

I’m embarrassed that it took me so long. And what a difference it made when I finally did it. Ever since I upgraded to Windows 10, my aging PC really slowed down. It also often froze, and even my podcast recordings were becoming compromised. (Read More)

The gemara in Yoma (9b) asks, “Why was the Second Temple destroyed? Weren’t the Jews occupied with Torah, mitzvos, and the practice of kind deeds? [The Second Temple was destroyed] because there was unjustified hatred between Jews (sinas chinam).” (Read More)

In today’s day and age, we can be distracted from our spiritual pursuits because of worldly diversions. We find excuses to bunk classes or postpone studies. Struggling to find time to study the Torah, Talmud or Midrash? What about following daily religious practices? Thanks to (Read More)