Growing up, I recall that one of my favorite Yomim Tovim was Shavuos. While my father and older brother went …
The Value of Friendship
A Rosh Chodesh Iyar Message from Rabbi Avraham Kelman My Beloved Congregation, One of the aspects of the Rabbinate which …
Thoughts on Pesach 2020
One of the most fascinating aspects in the world of Jewish observance is the portion of mitzvot related to the …
Reaccepting the Torah on Purim
There is a popular Medrash which is found in Tractate Shabbat (83a). The Torah says, “And Moses brought forth the …
For Man is (But) the Tree of the Field
The fifteenth day of the month of Shevat marks the annual celebration of the New Year of the Trees. On …
Just Do the Best You Can
By Rabbi Avraham Kelman There is a tried-and-true expression which we commonly apply, especially with respect to children, and I …