I first met the family some seven years ago, when I was called to perform a bris on their newborn son.

On the fifth day of the crisis, when all but the Jewish hostages were released, the Israeli government realized that Jews were once again alone in the world. History was repeating itself.

Our sages tell us that peace is the greatest blessing, and that it’s what G‑d wants most for and from us.

The Yovel (Jubilee) year took place every 50 years. The fields were left fallow, slaves were freed, and land was returned.

The night their father left town, his sons reminisced about their shared childhood, and the messages stressed in their home...

Why do we play with a bow and arrow on the Jewish holiday of Lag BaOmer?

I know it gives them strength. I certainly know it gives me strength. But what exactly is the strength that we tap into by saying, “G‑d willing, you can; I can?”