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 […]
PARSHAS EMOR 5772
“RABBI’S MUSINGS (& AMUSINGS)” Erev Shabbos Kodesh Parshas Emor– Pirkei Avos – perek 4 19 Iyar 5772/May 11, 2012 (34th day of the Omer) One morning a number of weeks ago I had one of the experiences every homeowner dreads – water on the carpet in the basement. I was on my way out to […]
PARSHIOS ACHREI MOS-KEDOSHIM 5772
“RABBI’S MUSINGS (& AMUSINGS)” Erev Shabbos Kodesh Parshios Acharei Mos-Kedoshim – Pirkei Avos – perek 3 12 Iyar 5772/May 4, 2012 (27th day of the Omer) You know what they say about a yeshivish car? The only thing that still works is the horn. A friend of mine had one such car which ran on […]
PARSHIOS TAZRIA / METZORA 5772
“RABBI’S MUSINGS (& AMUSINGS)” Erev Shabbos Kodesh Parshios Tazria-Metzora – Pirkei Avos – perek 2 5 Iyar 5772/April 27, 2012 The month of Nissan has come and gone ushering in the month of Iyar. Chazal refer to the month of Iyar as Chodesh Ziv – the month of splendor. By now, spring is in full […]