Author - Rabbi Yonah

I found myself thinking very much contemplating the sitra achre, the negative influences and power in the world this week. This week the Jewish people sin with a Golden Calf at the base of Mr. Sinai...

Debate is more Jewish that bagels and knishes. It is the fountain that we drink from. So it is as no surprise that Jews disagree on the new Reb Matis album. Some are elated and some feel betrayed...

The story of Purim—in my [drunkeness] simcha mood, I hope I remember it—is about a whole situation that goes from bad to good in the blink of an eye. Which of course reminds me of drunken Yiddish...

Today we have great freedom in choosing a car, where and how to drive, and who to drive with. There are cars with internet, G-d forbid, and cars with bars. But there is more to driving than just what...

We are told that we are to be a “light unto the nations.” Some Jews keep their heads low, and feel that somehow we have failed in this mission. They are embarrassed. They point to all sorts of not...