One of the central pillars of Mussar thought and practice, often either overlooked or dismissed, is that of obligation. The metaphoric shorthand for this concept is the Sinai moment and as we approach the festival of Shavuot which celebrates this moment in the...

Pesach in a Time of Crisis  Rabbi Ira F. Stone Part 2 Today I want to focus on a small paragraph that is recited at the Seder, just before we commence the meal. It is likely one of the earliest elements that went into the construction of the Seder meal as it evolved...

Pesach in a Time of Crisis  Rabbi Ira F. Stone Part I This is not going to be a how-to guide. Already there are various sites providing advice on how to scale down your Seder this year in light of the Corona virus; various suggestions for live-streaming with your...