by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

What went wrong with the spies?

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

A timely lesson about effective Jewish education.

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

Selling models' reproductive services reveals a society that idolizes superficiality and externality at the expense of depth, meaning and inner quality.

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

Prayer is not waving a magic wand and hoping for the best.

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

I conquered because someone believed I could.

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

The saying goes: "God giveth and God taketh away." Is it all random? Or is there a deep message that we can tap into for personal growth and actualization?

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

Which animals are kosher? How must kosher food be prepared? And why keep kosher in the first place?

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

Instead of counting "down" toward the big day, we count "up" from one to 50. Why?

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

As the new Yad Vashem museum opens, a survivor of Bergen-Belsen speaks of Jewish courage, resistance and triumph.

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

Have your hammer and nails on hand? It's time to build a Sukkah!

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

A Jewish look at the quest for greatness.

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

This summer's blockbuster hit is peppered with Jewish messages, thanks in part to one scriptwriter and his own wild Jewish saga.

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

A new invention allows you to turn the light "on and off" on Shabbat. No timers, no switches.

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

Appreciating an often-misunderstood idea.

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

Shabbat is an anywhere-in-the-world, expense-free holy-time vacation.

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

A guide to making your visit more pleasurable for you and your hosts.

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

For 2,000 years Jews have rejected the Christian idea of Jesus as messiah. Why?

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

Through life -- and death -- a young mother teaches us to appreciate the grand eternal plan.

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

Saddam Hussein saw himself as the reincarnation of Nebuchadnezzar. And he suffered the same ignoble fate.

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons, Rebbetzin Feige Twerski

Where's the beef? Examining the pros and cons.

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

Memorial Day is especially painful for the families of soldiers whose fate remains unknown.

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

Add an experiential, dramatic element to the evening.

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

The Sages designed the Passover Seder as 15 steps to make you enormously successful. Here's the key to unlocking the code.

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

If Fido is hungry on Passover, here's what you can ― and can't ― feed your family pet.

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

Everybody knows you can't eat bread during Passover. But what's the deal with not eating rice and beans, too?

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

Seder means "order" because there are so many details to remember.

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

A practical guide to the Seder night.

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

He embodies some of Israel's highest aspirations, most painful memories, and the dream of Jewish unity.

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

In the weeks surrounding Purim, four special Torah readings inspire the rest of the year.

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

Are you a resident of a "walled city"? If so, you'll celebrate Purim on a different day than other Jews.

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

Get out the silly string afor the wackiest time of the Jewish year. But don't forget the rules.

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

Giving food and money spurs feelings of camaraderie and unity among Jews. It's also a special mitzvah on Purim.

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

The laws of reading the book of Esther twice on Purim.

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

The fast of the 13th of Adar is intended to hone the soul and galvanize Jewish strength for the challenges ahead.

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

L'chaim! What's behind the mitzvah of getting drunk on Purim?

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

A detailed summary of the Purim story - the next best thing to reading the whole megillah by yourself.