Mark (Moishe) Bane

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Time to Grow Up

How can we search for God when do not have the time or energy to search for ourselves?

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Observations of a Kavod Maven

Genuine kavod is subtle, thoughtfully fashioned to recognize and elevate the essence of its recipient.

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

The Anatomy of Unholy Alliances

To what extent can we associate with institutions that seek to advance a form of Judaism that is antagonistic to our central life’s purpose?

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

An Encounter With One’s Self

The strange and challenging period of Covid-19 sequestering is an unprecedented opportunity to discover aspects of ourselves in ways that are almost never available.

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Increased Devotion but a Paucity of Passion

We educate our children to be devoted Jews, but do we also teach them how to be passionate Jews?  

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Can We Survive Community Harmony?

We must ask: Does the lack of strife among American Orthodoxy reflect brotherly love and respect or does it signify a sense of alienation and detachment?

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

The Power and Perils of Orthodox Lite

Multiple approaches to Orthodox life have always existed. Occasionally, however, an approach to observant Judaism, though not ideal, is introduced to ensure the preservation of Torah observance.

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Fragmentation, Loneliness and Jewish Identity

American Orthodoxy, particularly in high-density neighborhoods, no longer provides a sense of communal intimacy