Project managers in commercial corporations have a different perspective in managing employees in contrast to nonprofit organizations. Corporations pay their employees and understandably expect performance for their investment. In contrast, nonprofit organizations
Looking around at our Orthodox communities, wearing a Kippah or Yarmulke at all times appears to be a halachik requirement. But a deeper look at the halachik sources reveals a fascinating discussion that spans Jewish history. The gemara in Kiddushin 31a states:
As we live in the age of digital information, with Facebook, Twitter, TMZ and many other forms of instant and mass communication, millions are constantly informed about other people, sometimes revealing private facts. Sometimes, this knowledge can give a person considerable
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).”
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
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
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.
We’ve all sent a really important email and received no response. It always amazes me how the yetzer hara comes up with great reasons or stories to explain why this person hasn't responded! The more important the email is, the more we actually believe the story we tell ourselves, why we received no response. None of
Music affects most people profoundly. Music that touches us affects our emotions, mood, and enhances our feelings. Studies have shown that music even affects the fetus of a pregnant mother, and that the effects often remain later in life. The idea of music’s effect on the fetus was already known thousands of years ago,
Partners Global is pleased to share with you the details for a new, kiruv friendly Tisha B'Av video presentation: Building You 2.0. The presentation will feature Rabbi Leiby Burnham of Detroit and Rabbi Pinchas Landis of Cleveland. The entire program will run around 45-50 minutes. View the trailer
