Teshuva is on the forefront of our collective minds as we near Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish year. Our sages tell us that those who seek to engage in teshuva are actively assisted from Above. (Shabbos 104a; Yoma 38b) Nothing can stand in the way of the remorseful soul that seeks to... Read more »
Elul isn’t meant to be a time of frustration and discouragement. It’s supposed to be an uplifting time. An empowering time. A time when we cleanse ourselves, renew our commitment to our Creator, and transform into better Jews. Many of us dream of an Elul experience like the one described above. We understand how badly... Read more »
Uri Friedman, managing editor at the Atlantic Council, is confronted by “life’s biggest questions” amidst the turbulence of Covid 19 by his five-year-old son, and is hard-pressed for answers. Writing in The Atlantic’s August 2020 edition, Friedman presents his and his wife’s struggle with their Covid-induced home schooling. After weeks of coming to grips with... Read more »
The Mishna teaches that on Rosh HaShanah all the inhabitants of the world pass before G-d like the animals of a corral, and G-d passes judgment over the entirety of Creation. In this way Rosh HaShanah is considered the Day of Judgment (Yom HaDin). However, Yom Kippur is also called the Day of Judgment. This begs the question: What is the... Read more »
In case you didn’t realize – your donors give to other great organizations – led by talented people like you. Each of you are ‘competing’ for your donors’ attention and funds. If you were the donor, how would you decide whom to give a larger piece of your charitable pie? Let’s focus on what you... Read more »
The online platform has emerged as one of the most reliable advertisement forums for most businesses across all industries. This attribute is mostly associated with the increased number of people accessing the internet at any given time. It has become equally suitable for nonprofit events. Some people consult online services like PerfectEssay which can assist... Read more »
Throughout the Jewish world, tens of thousands of children and young adults will soon be heading back to the classroom for another year of schooling. The excitement is palpable. For the past week or so (if not longer), children and parents have been busy purchasing and labeling school supplies, clothing, lunchboxes and other related items.... Read more »
COVID-19 has turned our world upside down. The transformation has been compared to throwbacks to the Great Depression and World War II. How do we view such cataclysmic events
In our busy and confusing world, our students spend so much time looking for answers, clarity and meaning. They may think that a job, a life situation, or how they look is going to make them happy. But if they are honest with themselves… it doesn’t always work. Introducing Olami Connect – just in time... Read more »
Derech B’Yam HaTalmud is a new guided program to aid the teaching and learning of Gemara b’iyun. It is geared for community kollelim, outreach organizations and yeshivos to help them teach the Talmud and Meforshim in-depth. It is also intended for ba’alei batim and others looking for a serious b’iyun seder. The materials are being... Read more »
