Updated May 10, 2021 Days after the Meron Tragedy, many people have questions and are searching for religious responses to the seemingly unreal events that unfolded on Lag B’Omer. The following are a collection of thoughtful and insightful resources devoted to exploring religious responses to this tragic episode in Jewish history. We wish a speedy return to normalcy for... Read more »
It’s okay not to know… and to admit it. In a “social” world (sadly, often of the more superficial variety), in which we feel a constant urge to be smarter, more successful, happier, and better looking than the next person, it’s hard to start a post by admitting that I don’t know something. That it’s... Read more »
The petira of Rabbi Yitzchok Lowenbraun, Reb Itche, as we all fondly called him, is a sad moment. He was one of the most easily lovable, huggable people on this earth. He combined this with enormous dedication and productivity to the Klal. Reb Itche spent his early adult years on the front-lines through NCSY. In the... Read more »
Question A riddle: If you’re stuck somewhere and you have no seforim with you, and you don’t know any Mishnayos by heart, how is it possible to still learn? The answer is that there’s a lot that you can still learn, no matter where you are, and no matter what the circumstances are. Read the... Read more »
In a previous series for Olami/NLE, Naphtali laid out his 5-step productivity process for leaders, which he then turned into a Productivity Blueprint. This post is the first to dive deeper into the second of his five steps, sharing for maximal productivity. Have you ever shopped at a retail store at opening and passed by... Read more »
This essay is reprinted from the book, “The Encyclopedia of Jewish Values” published by Urim, or the upcoming books, “The Encyclopedia of Jewish Values: Man to Man” or “The Encyclopedia of Jewish Values: Man to G-d” to be published in the future. This essay is not intended as a source of practical halachic (legal) rulings. For... Read more »
Raphael Szendro published an in-depth discussion of the pricing implications of limited critical medical supplies triggered by Covid 19 that can serve as the basis for an engaging shiur. Year one of “15 days to flatten the curve” and counting. Among the many challenges we faced over the year was a potential shortage of essential... Read more »
When done effectively, phone calls are a most powerful fundraising tool. But phone anxiety causes many to avoid using the phone – using email or text instead – which costs them lost income. Remember – it’s normal to have phone nerves before making important calls. And the good thing is, there are simple ways to get rid of... Read more »
“In theory, there is no difference between practice and theory. In practice, there is.” – Jan van de Snepscheut There is theory and there are real life situations. We can learn what to do in a specific event. We can be told how to handle a specific case. We can role play what to do when... Read more »
Do you ever feel like you aren’t maximizing your Seder? Like you can’t figure out how to access the inspiration you know is there? The Seder has the power to transform us as Jews. To deepen our emunah and revitalize our relationship with Hashem. So why do we seem to miss that opportunity year after... Read more »
