Rabbi Mendel Kalmenson

The family planning that Shavuot asks us to do

The festival, which begins on Saturday night, reminds us of the importance of educating our children

3 min read

June 2, 2022 09:00

Jewish man sharing challah bread with family at Shabbat meal

Vayelech

“He said to them, ‘Today I am 120 years old. I can no longer go or come, and the Lord said to me, ‘You shall not cross this Jordan’” Deuteronomy 31:2

1 min read

September 9, 2021 15:09

Re'eh

“If there will be among you a needy person…you shall not harden your heart, and you shall not close your hand from your needy brother” Deuteronomy 15:7

1 min read

August 6, 2021 09:29

Antisemitism may be driving some Jews back to observance, but we need to stress the positive

Judaism is about what we stand for, not what we stand against

7 min read

June 15, 2021 13:52

Antisemitism may be driving some Jews back to observance, but we need to stress the positive

Acharei Mot-Kedoshim

“You shall love your neighbour as yourself” – Leviticus 19:18

1 min read

April 23, 2021 09:05

Vayikra

“When a man from [among] you brings a sacrifice to the Lord; from animals, from cattle or from the flock, you shall bring your sacrifice” Leviticus 1:2

1 min read

March 19, 2021 09:55