As I look back at my childhood years, one individual remains etched in my memories from over half-a-century ago. That larger than life figure is unquestionably the Chofetz Chaim zt”l. Even as a young boy, I can recall hearing incredible anecdotes of this physically small man who was a
So, you are running a nonprofit and want to use it to help children, schools, teachers, and parents in your community? There are many ways to do that, from advocating creative learning methods to providing assistance to children in low-income areas that will prepare them for
As we all know, “Mishenichnas Adar Marbin B’Simcha – when one enters into Adar, we increase our joy” (Taanis 29a). There is a discussion in the Achronim as to whether this increased level of joy commences with the first day of Adar I. The Sefer Adar U’Purim by HaRav Yoel Schwartz,
As a coach, it is relatively common to be contacted by individuals who feel stuck. Often, these people are mid-late career and struggle in their current position. Their challenges often include, but are not limited to:
There is a question that I find my mind asking again and again. Every time I respond with an answer, the question just returns in another form. The question is “WHY?” Just plain “Why?” Why is my life so hard? Why is my day filled with so many
I received a call from Ohel to participate in a panel focusing on anxiety. I wasn’t sure what my role on the panel would be. The other two members were well known mental health practitioners. I have no degree in psychology and as I constantly remind my congregants, I am
When I first began as a head of school I got in touch with someone who helped arrange mentors for new principals. After a short while, I was assigned an experienced mentor from a school on the other side of the country. He agreed to help me as a favor, and, for a while we
Why do we pray to be healed? Shouldn’t we just go to a doctor for the cure? Is prayer in lieu of seeking treatment? Or conversely, does going to a doctor demonstrate that we don’t really believe G-d can heal us? The Torah tells us that when one person injures another, the assailant
While the gemara discusses whether or not there is mazel (astrological influence) for the Jewish people, it seems clear to all of the classical sources (besides the Rambam who viewed it as nonsense) that mazel is a spiritual reality which definitely does affect the Jewish people,
Mordy Greenman and I have known each other for over 40 years. We first met in summer camp in 1976. At the time we learned together Maseches Horiyos. This masechta is relatively short in length, and we were able to finish it that summer. We organized a grand barbecue for the