“Six Seven”
“RABBI’S MUSINGS (& AMUSINGS)” Erev Shabbos Kodesh parshas Vayera 5786 16 MarCheshvan 5786/November 7, 2025 Dedicated in loving memory of my Savta, Mrs. Minnie Staum, Shprintza bas Avrohom Yitzchak a”h, upon her yahrtzeit, 17 Cheshvan. This article was inspired by my students, for obvious reasons. SIX SEVEN Years ago, I heard the following joke: […]
ABOVE AND BEYOND
“RABBI’S MUSINGS (& AMUSINGS)” Erev Shabbos Kodesh parshas Lech Lecha 5786 9 MarCheshvan 5786/October 31, 2025 ABOVE & BEYOND What is the secret to leadership, accomplishment and growth? Why do some people accomplish great things while other driven, well-meaning people don’t? Chumash Bereishis introduces us to some of our greatest heroes, most notably the […]
THE LAST DANCE
“RABBI’S MUSINGS (& AMUSINGS)” Erev Shabbos Kodesh parshas Noach 5786 2 MarCheshvan 5786/October 24, 2025 THE LAST DANCE On the way to shul on Simchas Torah morning, someone noted that he often wondered why we have hakafos before Kerias HaTorah. Do we ever dance and celebrate at a siyum before the actual siyum? I […]
LIFT OFF
“RABBI’S MUSINGS (& AMUSINGS)” Hoshanah Rabbah 5786 20 Tishrei 5786/October 13, 2025 LIFT OFF I made an interesting observation during the first day of Succos. Pesach is very focused on foods we eat and stories we share. The mouth is the primary part of the body used to fulfill the mitzvos of redemption. Shavuos, […]
DIVINE AIR FRESHENER
“RABBI’S MUSINGS (& AMUSINGS)” Erev Succos 5786 14 Tishrei 5786/October 6, 2025 DIVINE AIR FRESHENER Our family was away for Shabbos recently. When we arrived home, as soon as we walked through the front door we were greeted by a putrid smell. I ran to the basement and then upstairs fearing a lot of different […]
DANGEROUS CONFESSION
“RABBI’S MUSINGS (& AMUSINGS)” Erev Yom Kippur 5786 9 Tishrei 5786/October 1, 2025 DANGEROUS CONFESSION When our children became old enough to take a bath by themselves it was definitely a relief. Being able to send them to the bath without having to be there saved time and energy. The first few times however, […]
ULTIMATE TRUTH
“RABBI’S MUSINGS (& AMUSINGS)” Erev Rosh Hashanah 5786 29 Elul 5785/September 22, 2025 ULTIMATE TRUTH As a General Studies principal in the afternoons, I am particular that students do not leave their classroom whiel class is in session. Classes are less than 40 minutes long and students need to be conscientious enough to take […]
TAKE A CHILL
“RABBI’S MUSINGS (& AMUSINGS)” Erev Shabbos Kodesh parshas Netzovim 26 Elul 5785/September 19, 2025 Rosh Hashanah 5786 TAKE A CHILL “It was the best of jobs; it was the worst of jobs. It was the epoch of tranquility; it was the epoch of disunity. It was the season of warmth; it was the season […]
SWAG MERCH
“RABBI’S MUSINGS (& AMUSINGS)” Erev Shabbos Kodesh parshas Ki Savo 17 Elul 5785/September 12, 2025 SWAG MERCH So what’s with the swag? Wherever you go these days people seem to be very into swag. The term “swag” originated in hip-hop culture, but it has entered mainstream lingo. It refers to clothing and accessories that […]
THE SHORT LONG ROAD
“RABBI’S MUSINGS (& AMUSINGS)” Erev Shabbos Kodesh parshas Ki Setzei 12 Elul 5785/September 5, 2025 THE SHORT LONG ROAD One night this past summer, Camp Dora Golding went on a trip to a water park. Being that the waterpark was not that far from camp, I drove there with my sons, instead of going […]