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The El-Al Boycott Debate
by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon Bringing out the worst in us.
The Non-Jewish World of Disney
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik A Jewish princess does not wait for her prince.
Carter Fallout
by Ken Stein Adviser breaks with Carter over Mideast book.
The Jewish Ethicist - Stand Up for Elders' Rights
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem Nudging others to perform the mitzvah to honor an old person.
Confronting Iran
by Elie Wiesel The UN must expel Ahmadinejad's murderous regime, says one of the world's leading moral voices.
The Lost Treasures
by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon "So, what do you do with your miles?"
The Jewish Ethicist - Garage Sale Gem
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem Taking unfair advantage of the ignorant seller.
Carter's Distorted World
by Alan M. Dershowitz Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid is so biased that it inevitably raises the question of what would motivate Jimmy Carter to write such an indecent book.
175,000 Rubber Bands
by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon Maybe it's not so trivial after all...
The Jewish Ethicist - Homeless
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem By taking my relative in, am I helping or making the situation worse?
A Tale of Two Circuses
by Chava Willig Levy One circus warmed our imaginations, the other left us cold with disgust.
Two Kids Need Your Help
by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon Here's what you can do...
The Jewish Ethicist - Public Service or Public Relations?
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem Is a press release masquerading as a news article ethical?
Where Was God At The NYC Marathon
by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon Was He tracking the track stars?
The Jewish Ethicist - Pros and Cons
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem Do professionals need to strive for complete objectivity?
Gabbing About Goodness
by Sara Yoheved Rigler How to change the world with your tongue.
Tired of Waiting
by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon We don't have to accept unnecessary waiting.
The Jewish Ethicist - Warm World
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem What does Judaism say about global warming?
The World Series of Life
by Rabbi Boruch Leff In life no one's a benchwarmer, and other key lessons from baseball.
The Veneer On Venice Beach
by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon Local residents reveal their true colors...
The Jewish Ethicist - The Whole Truth
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem Even in the marketplace?
Lidle Lessons
by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon Some dead people are more important than others.
The Jewish Ethicist - The Bundle of Life
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem Does future reward make ethical behavior selfish?
Spanking: Is it okay?
by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon It's USA Today vs. The Torah
The Jewish Ethicist - Ethics Of Life After Death
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem The Jewish belief in resurrection of the dead affects how will live in the here and now.
The Smallest Sukkah in Berlin
by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon What would you risk to build a Sukkah?
The Jewish Ethicist: How's My Talking?
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem "How's my driving?" Should you really tell them what you think?
Mel's Teshuva, and Ours
by Rabbi Jason Gelber Owning up to our mistakes, without the excuses.
The Missing Muslim Outcry
by Jeff Jacoby The real insult to Islam is the violence, terror, and bloodshed that Islamist fanatics unleash in the name of their religion
Your Money or Your Life
by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon Sometimes it's just not worth it.
The Jewish Ethicist: True to Your Word
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem Who says we have to keep promises?
Memories
by Miriam Muller When it comes to children, there's no such thing as gone.
The Final Week of Year
by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon Above all, don't get distracted (2 min.)
The Jewish Ethicist: Second-to-Last Will and Testament
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem Judaism's approach to fulfilling last wishes.
9/11 Heroes and Memories
by Jonathan Mark Finding solace for those left behind.
England's Cognitive Dissonance
by Jonathan Rosenblum Britons have finally awakened to the fact that they have a serious problem in their midst.
Poland Video Log Part 8: Final Thoughts
by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon Reflections on the Holocaust from the Jewish Quarter of Krakow.
The Jewish Ethicist: Pets in Judaism
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem Should I adopt my deceased friend's dog?
My 9/11 Un-Miracle
by Amy A. Dubitsky I didn't have to climb down 65 flights of stairs. Thank God, I had the greatest miracle of all: I got to work on time.
The Wonder of Thunder
by Rabbi Boruch Leff What's the deeper meaning behind the creation of a loud smack right in the middle of a heavy rainstorm?
Poland Video Log Part 7: The Barracks
by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon Next time you're having a bad day, think of Barracks-3.
The Jewish Ethicist - Universal Torah Ethics
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem The most basic and indispensable ethical obligations apply equally to all.
Taking the Spiritual Dive
by Mindy McLees Mikvah for the thoroughly modern woman
Poland Video Log Part 6: Auschwitz
by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon Where cattle cars brought 1.2 million Jews for extermination.
The Jewish Ethicist: Ethics and Sportsmanship
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem Good sportsmanship is meant to ensure that the original, constructive goal of competition remains foremost.
Up, Up and Oy Vey!
by Jeff Fleischer A new book looks at Jewish themes in the stories of popular superheroes.
Hear the Quiet
by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon In the era of Blackberries and Bluetooths, where can you find a vestige of absolute peace and quiet?
Poland Video Log Part 5: Yeshiva in Lublin
by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon The Nazis burned our books, but could not extinguish our souls.
The Jewish Ethicist: Forwarding Email
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem The ethics of forwarding email.
Poland Video Log Part 4: The Best Job in Majdanek
by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon Cutting the grass underneath an electrified fence.

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