Tag: The Observant Jew
A Kodak Moment – by Rabbi Jonathan Gewirtz, The Observant Jew
A Kodak Moment - by Rabbi Jonathan Gewirtz, The Observant Jew
Some of my younger readers may not be familiar with the company referenced in...
Making a Splash by Rabbi Jonathan Gewirtz, The Observant Jew
Making a Splash
By: Rabbi Jonathan Gewirtz, The Observant Jew
Back in the early days of space travel, the astronauts would take off from land, but...
I Wanna Be A PA-By Rabbi Jonathan Gewirtz, The Observant Jew
I Wanna Be A PA
By Rabbi Jonathan Gewirtz, The Observant Jew
Years ago, I began my working life as a computer networking professional. In the...
Throwing it all Away -By Rabbi Jonathan Gewirtz, The Observant Jew
Throwing it all Away
By: Rabbi Jonathan Gewirtz, The Observant Jew
On Rosh HaShana, there is an ancient custom to go to a body of water...
Mirror Image by Rabbi Jonathan Gewirtz, The Observant Jew
Mirror Image
by Rabbi Jonathan Gewirtz, The Observant Jew
During the days of Selichos, we’re supposed to be analyzing ourselves and preparing to greet the King....
Be Jealous, not Zealous -By: Rabbi Jonathan Gewirtz, The Observant Jew
Anyone familiar with the Ten Commandments knows that we are not supposed to be jealous of what others have. How, then, can I suggest...
Happy Birthday – Rabbi Jonathan Gewirtz, The Observant Jew
Happy Birthday!
By: Rabbi Jonathan Gewirtz
There is a quizzical conundrum revolving around this common expression. We all know that the day of the year that...
Coming Home from Camp
Coming Home from Camp
By Rabbi Jonathan Gewirtz, The Observant Jew
Chazal teach us that certain times in the year contain echoes of events that occurred...
I Love Elul By: Rabbi Jonathan Gewirtz, The Observant Jew
I Love Elul
By: Rabbi Jonathan Gewirtz, The Observant Jew
It’s been ingrained in many of us for our entire lives that the carefree existence of...
Watermelon Doesn’t Grow on Trees – By Rabbi Jonathan Gewirtz, The...
Watermelon Doesn’t Grow on Trees
By Rabbi Jonathan Gewirtz, The Observant Jew
If you’re the type who reads a lot into the title of an article,...