Experience teaches that casting stones, whether literal or figurative, at those who espouse offensive ideas rarely changes their hearts or minds.
Our lack of meaningful personal hachanah may well lie at the root of many of our religious challenges.
How does Torah Judaism understand personal greatness, and do we fail to mentor our children in its pursuit?
What role, if any, should emotions play in our avodas Hashem?
Israelis certainly acknowledge that their world has been intrinsically changed post-October 7, and American Orthodoxy must do the same. We must recognize that our community has been profoundly altered and…
For Orthodox Jews, the danger of succumbing to mediocrity is probably most acute in the realm of religious growth and observance.
Rather than being owners, we are actually stewards, entrusted by Hashem with the transient role of using our assets as He would expect of us.
