Parshas Matos-Massei 5782
“RABBI’S MUSINGS (& AMUSINGS)” Erev Shabbos Kodesh parshas Matos-Masei – Chazak! Rosh Chodesh Menachem Av 5782/July 29, 2022 Avos perek 2 HEAR IT June 1994 was a great month for New York sports. The New York Rangers, who had previously not won a Stanley Cup since 1940, finally prevailed. Until then, for years, whenever […]
Parshas Pinchas 5782
“RABBI’S MUSINGS (& AMUSINGS)” Erev Shabbos Kodesh parshas Pinchos 23 Tamuz 5782/July 22, 2022 Avos perek 1 FOCUS ON FOCUS Every word of the Torah is precious, beloved, and timeless. But I have a particular affinity for parshas Balak. I know we just read it. Still, while it’s fresh in my mind I wanted […]
Parshas Balak 5782
“RABBI’S MUSINGS (& AMUSINGS)” Erev Shabbos Kodesh parshas Balak 16 Tamuz 5782/July 15, 2022 Avos perek 6 GRAB IT I’m typing this quickly because I don’t have much time. I have to get back to my computer as soon as possible because it’s Amazon Prime Day. That’s not really true – I really don’t […]
Parshas Chukas 5782
“RABBI’S MUSINGS (& AMUSINGS)” Erev Shabbos Kodesh parshas Chukas 9 Tamuz 5782/July 8, 2022 Avos perek 5 לזכר נשמת חו”מ נטע יצחק בן אלכסנדר FRONT & CENTER I was the principal of Yeshiva Ohr Naftali in New Windsor NY for six years. This year I returned to seeing clients in private practice and […]
Parshas Korach 5782
“RABBI’S MUSINGS (& AMUSINGS)” Erev Shabbos Kodesh parshas Korach 2 Tamuz 5782/July 1, 2022 Avos perek 4 לזכר נשמת חו”מ נטע יצחק בן אלכסנדר FRONT & CENTER I was the principal of Yeshiva Ohr Naftali in New Windsor NY for six years. This year I returned to seeing clients in private practice and […]
Parshas Shelach 5782
“RABBI’S MUSINGS (& AMUSINGS)” Erev Shabbos Kodesh parshas Shelach 25 Sivan 5782/June 24, 2022 Mevorchim Chodesh Tammuz – Avos perek 3 לזכר נשמת חו”מ נטע יצחק בן אלכסנדר THE GREAT LIE Dedicated in honor of Avi Staum’s graduation from Yeshiva of Spring Valley. “And let me conclude, dear graduates, by saying that as […]
Parshas Behaloscha 5782
“RABBI’S MUSINGS (& AMUSINGS)” Erev Shabbos Kodesh parshas Beha’aloscha 18 Sivan 5782/June 17, 2022 Avos perek 2 לזכר נשמת חו”מ נטע יצחק בן אלכסנדר EXCESS BAGGAGE One of the more unpleasant parts of traveling is dealing with luggage. Not only do you have to pack your clothing, toiletries, and accessories for your trip, […]
Parshas Naso 5782
“RABBI’S MUSINGS (& AMUSINGS)” Erev Shabbos Kodesh parshas Naso 11 Sivan 5782/June 10, 2022 Avos perek 1 לזכר נשמת חו”מ נטע יצחק בן אלכסנדר BENEATH THE SURFACE Among the list of things we take for granted is our dishwasher. What a gift to be able to place dirty dishes inside it, push a […]
Parshas Bamidbar, Shavuos 5782
“RABBI’S MUSINGS (& AMUSINGS)” Erev Shabbos Kodesh parshas Bamidbar Erev Shavuos 4 Sivan 5782/June 3, 2022 Avos perek 6 – 48th day of Omer לזכר נשמת חו”מ נטע יצחק בן אלכסנדר I am happy to report that my Striving Higher Haggadah is currently being edited and will be published by Mosaica Press […]
Parshas Bechukosai 5782
“RABBI’S MUSINGS (& AMUSINGS)” Erev Shabbos Kodesh parshas Bechukosai – Chazak! 27 Iyar 5782/May 27, 2022 Erev Yom Yerushalayim Mevorchim Chodesh Sivan Avos perek 5- 41st day of Omer לזכר נשמת חו”מ נטע יצחק בן אלכסנדר I am happy to report that my Striving Higher Haggadah is currently being edited and will […]