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And when the leader's time is ended...

Sensitivity to life's passages is seen in the Torah when it tells us about the Levites. Moshe Rabbeinu's farewell is a portrait of aging.

And when the leader's time is ended...

The Torah of Leadership: Climb every mountain

Right before the tribes were to break up and climb their respective mountains, the Israelites heard a surprising announcement.

The Torah of Leadership: Climb every mountain

The Passing of Rav Aaron Schechter, a chief disciple of Rav Yitzchok Hutner

Rav Schechter's passing is not just the changing of an era but is the closing of an era. Tribute to an inspiring leader and Talmid Chacham.

The Passing of a chief disciple of Rav Yitzchok Hutner

“I ain’t no false prophet - I just know what I know...."

There are false leaders everywhere. Will we believe in them and give them power or not?

“I ain’t no false prophet - I just know what I know...."

Tisha b’Av: A good leader gives us hope

Although the nation is facing numerous challenges, Moshe gives them hope, and what a wonderful message that is for all of us.

Tisha b’Av: A good leader gives us hope

Why are we in Ukraine?

It is all about the leaders who play with our world, the people be damned. This is not America's war, it is Biden's war. Op-ed.

Why are we in Ukraine?

The zealous leader

Thoughts on Parshat Pinchas.

The zealous leader

Chukat-Balak (Diaspora):Why not hit the rock?

What is the real sin of Moses and Aaron that keeps them from entering the land?

Chukat-Balak (Diaspora):Why not hit the rock?

When did Moshe Rabbeinu’s death process begin?

The demise of Moshe and Aharon was predicated on a reality.that we face today.

When did Moshe Rabbeinu’s death process begin?

Betrayal: The Failure of American Jewish Leadership

Charles Jacobs and Avi Goldwasser's collection of essays that tell it like it is, is frightening - and long overdue. Review.

Betrayal: The Failure of American Jewish Leadership

Ben-Gvir spars with Gantz, Lapid

The National Security Minister's post explaining why he remains in the government brought a rash of criticisms from the opposition leaders.

Ben-Gvir spars with Gantz, Lapid

Leadership is synonymous with sin - don't be afraid of making mistakes

A man who wants to lead the orchestra must turn his back on the crowd.—Max Lucado

Leadership is synonymous with sin - don't fear making mistakes

Cease fire, now!

What kind of nadir will we sink to here before our leaders start to calm things down? And will we credit those who achieve that calm?Op-ed.

Cease fire, now!

Ki Tisa: The buck stops here

In our parshah, we have two examples of the buck stops here. Purim has another.

Ki Tisa: The buck stops here

Sacred work and bringing people together

Leaders have to bring people together, especially those with disparate interests and backgrounds, to work towards a common purpose.

Sacred work - bringing people together

Cursing the Leader/Blessing the Leader

“The cruel reality of leadership is that when things go wrong, you take a disproportionate amount of the blame.”

Cursing the Leader/Blessing the Leader

Confusion and control: Thoughts on Parshat Beshalach

The best leaders make everyone smarter.

Confusion and control: Thoughts on Parshat Beshalach

Leadership and the prayer community Thoughts on Parshat Bo

Crisis makes leaders and breaks leaders.

Leadership and the prayer community  Thoughts on Parshat Bo

What did the Jews do wrong?

The Torah does not describe to us the process by which the situation so radically changed for Jews in Egypt. Nor how Moshe grew to lead.

What did the Jews do wrong?

What does it mean to be a leader? Reuben and Judah: A psychological profile

The moral paradox embodied by Jacob in his final moments, as he moves the gift of kingship from Reuben to Judah, is astonishing.

What does it mean to be a leader?

Requiem for a descending star

a number of factors have led world leaders to the conclusion that America no longer has the will to fight to defend its own interests.Op-ed

Requiem for a descending star

Attracted to problems: Parashat Miketz

Sometimes it’s hard to understand what activities and traits distinguish a leader from a follower.

Attracted to problems: Parashat Miketz

The Torah of Leadership (Vayishlach): The Gift

When Esau said to Jacob, “I have enough,” was he rejecting Jacob’s gifts or was there a deeper message?

The Torah of Leadership (Vayishlach): The Gift

Toldot: The lies of leadership

This week’s Torah reading, Toldot, paints dishonesty with words rather than images

Toldot: The lies of leadership

Our first leader

The command of 'Lech lecha' is spoken constantly by God to everyone, but Avram, our leader, actually heard, internalized, and acted upon it.

Our first leader

Who will lead the State of Israel?

This year's singing on Rosh Hashannah of 'All who believe He.. appoints kings" has special meaning during an election period. Op-ed.

Who will lead the State of Israel?

Pinchas (Diaspora): Great leaders care about their flock

The mark of a true leader is somebody who is there in the interests of those who they are serving.

Pinchas (Diaspora):Great leaders care about their flock

The fall of Boris Johnson

The question for voters in the UK, US and Israel is whether a leader’s gifts are more important than character flaws, or vice versa.

The fall of Boris Johnson

NO to additional Elections!

There is nothing to be gained by elections. It is the duty of the leadership to implement the people's desire for a right wing gov't. Op-ed.

NO to additional Elections!

On Leaders and War: Ideological transformation in the West after Ukraine

We have the opportunity to make the post-Ukraine world a better one with better values and ideologies and leadership by better people. Op-ed

On Leaders and War: Post Ukraine transformation in the West

Shmini: The most important ingredient for great leadership

At the crucial moment, the nation's spiritual leader holds back from approaching the altar. What was holding him back?

Shmini: The most important ingredient for great leadership

Who will Israel's next leader be?

When the day comes and Netanyahu retires, who could be the person to take over and what should we be looking for in him? Opinion.

Who will Israel's next leader be?

Isolated, yet together

There is much to learn from this pandemic about family cohesivenes and leadership on all levels.

 Isolated, yet together

A crisis of Leadership, Governance, and Sovereignty

The fracas in the Knesset, the “Electricity Law,” Yair Golan’s diatribe, the destruction in Ḥomesh, the loss of trust. Opinion.

A crisis of Leadership, Governance, and Sovereignty

The empty suit at the head of the table

Every leader requires three things to succeed: core convictions, experience and public support. Unfortunately, Bennett lacks all three.Op-ed

The empty suit at the head of the table

Methods of leadership regarding public issues

Barricading within their own camp caused some rabbis to forfeit Torah values such as settling the Land, natural sciences, and the IDF.

Leadership methods regarding public issues

It is up to the “Deplorables” to save America

The Deplorables are steeped in a wisdom that has completely eluded their elite leaders: common sense. They are our only hope. Opinion.

It is up to the “Deplorables” to save America

Ha'azinu: The special quality of Moshe Rabbeinu’s vision

Am Yisrael’s leadership upon entering the Land was in the hands of Yehoshua, but it remained rooted in the spiritual leadership of Moshe.

Ha'azinu: The special quality of Moshe Rabbeinu’s vision

Leaders learn

Biblical kings had prophets to guide them, but they continued to learn. That is the mark of a statesman rather than a politician.

Leaders learn

Defining reality

We are a small nation. We are smaller than many of our neighbouring nations. But we are different.

Defining reality