In Numbers 12:1-16 God makes it clear that He had no objection to Moses marrying a black non Hebrew woman, Zipporah. Moses sister, Miriam, criticizes her brother for marrying the Cushite daughter of a Midianite priest and is struck with Leprosy.

Human beings crave novelty. Is the new and exciting programmed into us? Or is it just that advertising makes us think that we crave new experiences and new stuff?

The Talmud teaches that there are times when you are required to lie. Wait a minute, isn’t telling the truth a commandment? Come and listen to when you must lie!

Religion has been as destructive as it has been helpful. The reason lies not in religious teachings but in what people have done in the name of religion.

Is creativity always the result of personal tragedy? It appears that creativity comes from a tragic life. However not everyone who has a tragic life is creative. What is going on?

Protecting our Constitutional right to bear arms while protecting our citizens from harm. It is time to stop arguing either everyone can be armed or no one can have a gun. Both extremes are unrealistic and unacceptable.

Since we can’t really conceive of our own death, is death something we should fear? We know that we will die some day. Why waste time fearing the inevitable.

Two years of the Covid pandemic taught us many things, but did we learn anything? Have we transferred what we learned into action? Did we miss a great opportunity to make life better?

Judaism teaches that community worship is important and not as important as home observances. The home is where we unite with God on a daily basis.

How do I know if my prayers are answered?