PARSHIOS MATOS-MASEI 5772
“RABBI’S MUSINGS (& AMUSINGS)” Erev Shabbos Kodesh Parshios Matos-Masei – Pirkei Avos, perek 2 Rosh Chodesh Av 5772/July 20, 2012 A friend of mine related that one summer night, he walked passed a few boys who were laying on the ground in an open field staring at the clear night sky, and he overheard […]
PARSHAS PINCHAS 5772
“RABBI’S MUSINGS (& AMUSINGS)” Erev Shabbos Kodesh Parshas Pinchos – Pirkei Avos, perek 1 23 Tamuz 5772/July 13, 2012 This Sunday morning, the fast of Shiva Asar b’Tamuz, I was waking up the campers in my divisions for shacharis, when I noticed two campers standing outside their bunk house with big smiles on their face. They explained that in nervous anticipation of the fast they had an epiphany. Being […]
PARSHAS BALAK 5772
“RABBI’S MUSINGS (& AMUSINGS)” Erev Shabbos Kodesh Parshas Balak – Pirkei Avos, perek 6 16 Tamuz 5772/July 6, 2012 In honor of the July fourth heat I am recounting one of our experiences after one of the major winter snow storm last year. By the time our snow-plower arrived almost a foot of snow had […]
PARSHAS CHUKAS 5772
“RABBI’S MUSINGS (& AMUSINGS)” Erev Shabbos Kodesh Parshas Chukas – Pirkei Avos, perek 5 10 Tamuz 5772/June 30, 2012 It seems like a favorite pastime for people to talk about their former teachers and their unique idiosyncrasies, as well as the antics students pulled in class. Undoubtedly, one of my most unique teachers was ‘Rich’ […]
PARSHAS KORACH 5772
“RABBI’S MUSINGS (& AMUSINGS)” Erev Shabbos Kodesh Parshas Korach – Pirkei Avos, perek 4 2 Tamuz 5772/June 23, 2012 “‘It’s bad! It’s bad!’ says the acquirer; but when he leaves then he will praise.” (Mishley 20:14) As the school year begins to wind down I have often had the opportunity to accompany some […]
PARSHAS SHELACH 5772
“RABBI’S MUSINGS (& AMUSINGS)” Erev Shabbos Kodesh Parshas Shelach – Pirkei Avos, perek 3 25 Sivan 5772/June 15, 2012 Mitch Albom is a best-selling author, journalist, and broadcaster. His books have sold 30 million copies worldwide. His breakthrough book ‘Tuesdays with Morrie’ propelled him into stardom, remaining on the New York Times Bestseller list […]
PARSHAS BEHA’ALOSCHA 5772
“RABBI’S MUSINGS (& AMUSINGS)” Erev Shabbos Kodesh Parshas Beha’aloscha – Pirkei Avos, perek 2 19 Sivan 5772/June 8, 2012 This year Chani and I were privileged to be among the 1800 educators who participated in the annual Torah Umesorah convention a few weeks ago, at the Split Rock resort in the Pocono Mountains. Late Thursday […]
PARSHAS NASO 5772
“RABBI’S MUSINGS (& AMUSINGS)” Erev Shabbos Kodesh Parshas Naso – Pirkei Avos, perek 1 11 Sivan 5772/June 1, 2012 There’s an old debate among American families whether or not to observe Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. Among the naysayers are families who argue that ‘every day is Mother’s and Father’s Day’ so why designate […]
PARSHAS BAMIDBAR – SHAVOUS 5772
“RABBI’S MUSINGS & AMUSINGS)” Erev Shabbos Kodesh Parshas Bamidbar (Erev Shavuos) – Pirkei Avos – perek 6 4 Sivan 5772/May 25, 2012 (48th day of the Omer) “Sometimes when I’m bored I turn my humidifier and dehumidifier on in the same room, and let them fight it out.” (Steven Wright) As the weather turned warmer a […]
PARSHIOS BEHAR-BECHUKOSAI 5772
“RABBI’S MUSINGS (& AMUSINGS)” Erev Shabbos Kodesh Parshios Behar-Bechukosai – Pirkei Avos – perek 5 26 Iyar 5772/May 18, 2012 (41st day of the Omer) If April showers bring May flowers, what do May flowers bring? Pilgrims! (badda baddam) Actually, at least as far as the Monsey community is concerned, May flowers brings Pirchei Sunday […]