My teacher called "Salvador Litvak" on the first day of class, and I told her I go by "Alex." No one batted an eye, but deep down I felt like a coward.
For me, it's Haman. It's not as awkward as it seems, I promise.
Moments hold meaning. But do they change our lives in real, sustainable, ever-lasting ways?
While in the desert, Moses' periods of seclusion on the mountain were key to his progress as a leader and the transmission of The Torah. Like any introvert, only by entering into a safe, individual space could this have happened.
A conversation about how to honor people, the Torah, and the nuances of public vs. private life turns into a conversation about how we define frum -- about what makes an observant person observant.
And here’s where I start to get uncomfortable.
The game made us laugh, debate, and venture into un-PC territory. It also showed me that I did have a community.
What, if anything, would I march for?
I spend the whole week living like a pinball; bouncing and ricocheting through life. By the week’s end, the last thing I need is someone telling me how to relax.
There is a little whisper within you. It speaks discreetly, yet yearns to be heard.