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.
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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 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.
“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?
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.
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.
The zealous leader
Thoughts on Parshat Pinchas.
Chukat-Balak (Diaspora):Why not hit the rock?
What is the real sin of Moses and Aaron that keeps them from entering the land?
When did Moshe Rabbeinu’s death process begin?
The demise of Moshe and Aharon was predicated on a reality.that we face today.
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.
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.
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
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.
Ki Tisa: The buck stops here
In our parshah, we have two examples of the buck stops here. Purim has another.
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.
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.”
Confusion and control: Thoughts on Parshat Beshalach
The best leaders make everyone smarter.
Leadership and the prayer community Thoughts on Parshat Bo
Crisis makes leaders and breaks leaders.
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 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.
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
Attracted to problems: Parashat Miketz
Sometimes it’s hard to understand what activities and traits distinguish a leader from a follower.
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?
Toldot: The lies of leadership
This week’s Torah reading, Toldot, paints dishonesty with words rather than images
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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?
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.
Isolated, yet together
There is much to learn from this pandemic about family cohesivenes and leadership on all levels.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Defining reality
We are a small nation. We are smaller than many of our neighbouring nations. But we are different.
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