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Rabbi Boruch Leff

Rabbi Boruch Leff is a vice-principal at Torah Institute in Baltimore. "Are You Growing?" (Feldheim), his just released book, is a must read if you want to grow spiritually. Click here for info on the book.

Torah with Morrie #8: Criticism on the Rebound

Torah with Morrie #8: Criticism on the Rebound

by Rabbi Boruch Leff

The faults we accuse others of can most often be found within ourselves.


Torah with Morrie #7: Limiting Self-Pity

Torah with Morrie #7: Limiting Self-Pity

by Rabbi Boruch Leff

Living with joy despite our setbacks and travails.


Torah with Morrie #6: Feeling for Others

Torah with Morrie #6: Feeling for Others

by Rabbi Boruch Leff

Striving to live with an awareness of the pain of others and do what we can to alleviate their burden.


Torah with Morrie #5: Other People's Dramas

Torah with Morrie #5: Other People's Dramas

by Rabbi Boruch Leff

You don't need to be famous to be a hero.


Torah With Morrie #4: Live Like You're Dying

Torah With Morrie #4: Live Like You're Dying

by Rabbi Boruch Leff

Living life urgently, intensely and purposefully.


Torah with Morrie #3: Living Funerals

Torah with Morrie #3: Living Funerals

by Rabbi Boruch Leff

Why wait for a funeral to give heartfelt praise about those you love?


Torah with Morrie #2: Living with Youthful Passion

Torah with Morrie #2: Living with Youthful Passion

by Rabbi Boruch Leff

Whether you're over the hill or not depends on whether you still feel like climbing.


Torah with Morrie: The Value of Silence

Torah with Morrie: The Value of Silence

by Rabbi Boruch Leff

What comfort do we find in all the noise?


Torch Protests

Torch Protests

by Rabbi Boruch Leff

The Jewish people have their own ancient torch ceremony.


Mother's Day, Jewish Style

Mother's Day, Jewish Style

by Rabbi Boruch Leff

Go ahead and take her out for dinner, but make sure your display of gratitude isn't just a once-a-year occasion.


Why Do We Smile?

Why Do We Smile?

by Rabbi Boruch Leff

Share yourself and your wisdom with the world. Smile.


Turning 30

Turning 30

by Rabbi Boruch Leff

As one young man leaves his 20s behind, idealism gives way to practicality. Almost.


Parenting Prophets

Parenting Prophets

by Rabbi Boruch Leff

Every so often something happens with one of my kids and I begin to understand what parenting is all about. This is one of those moments.


The $700 per Pound Mushroom

The $700 per Pound Mushroom

by Rabbi Boruch Leff

If a mushroom can cost $700 a pound, how much are you worth?


Life in the Swing State

Life in the Swing State

by Rabbi Boruch Leff

Spiritual lessons from the crucial presidential vote in Ohio.


Lessons from the 9/11/ Commission Report

Lessons from the 9/11/ Commission Report

by Rabbi Boruch Leff

Overcoming our failure of imagination.


Forestalling the Stage of Acceptance

Forestalling the Stage of Acceptance

by Rabbi Boruch Leff

It would be tragic to accept the crisis in Israel as a normal part of reality.


The Murder of Nick Berg

The Murder of Nick Berg

by Rabbi Boruch Leff

Trying to make sense of the savagery.


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