In a recent NLEResources.com post we discussed what makes a “good guest.” This time I would like to discuss what makes a “good host.” As a rabbi, I am often a sounding board for disgruntled guests who come complaining about their hosts. Therefore, over the years I have
As a rabbi, I am privy to many situations. I’m often informed of uncomfortable circumstances between guests and their hosts. For instance, a congregant – who had just hosted a couple for the Friday night seudah – asked me, “How do I deal with
He attends Shul daily, however, I never seem to find the opportunity to engage him in conversation. He always appears as if he never has enough time in the day to do what is incumbent on him to
“The Sounds of Silence” is a song by the American music duo Simon & Garfunkel. The song hit No. 1 on the Hot 100 on December 4, 1965. It spent 12 weeks on the chart. By January 1966, it had sold one million copies. (Wikipedia) I know most rabbis will call people before Chanukah;
There are many lessons one can learn from the horrific carnage which took place in California last week. For instance, I am amazed at the difference in how certain people view the concept of “inspiration.” A quick Google search of the words “Inspire Judaism” brought me to a website of “Project Inspire.” The webpage states its goal is: “to awaken and
You meet a friend who you have not seen for a long time. Perhaps he has put on a few pounds. Perhaps his beard is whiter than you recall. Perhaps he looks older and more “mature” than the last time you saw him. Or consider the following: you see your friend from high school and you 
