Rabbi Essays

“Family- like branches on a tree, we all grow in different directions yet our roots remain as one.” This famous quote describes a theme in Chaim Potok’s book, The Chosen. Although the friendship between Reuven and Danny showed apparently, the family relationships also had a very strong say in the book. Loyalty displayed by both boys towards their fathers is evinced throughout the book. Although each family had their ups and downs, in the end, family became the most important thing. Danny even defended

Clinical Audit Assignment. Introduction. There are many benefits in carrying out a clinical audit. It allows nurses to evaluate the care they are giving, encourages them to keep better records, focuses on the care given rather than the care giver themselves and achieves a feasible quality of nursing care (Harmer and Collinson 2005). According to Clement (2012), a nursing audit can be defined as a detailed review and evaluation of selected clinical records by qualified professional personnel for evaluating

This quarter I took Sinai Scholars at the University of California, Irvine with Rabbi Zevi. The class covered a variety of topics including: Marriage and Relationships, Torah, Mitzvot, Shabbat, and Mysticism. This class really sparked my interest when we were talking about Marriage and Relationships because it really connected to me in today 's modern world. I have always thought I would marry Jewish because I saw the struggles of my parents because my dad 's family is catholic. He converted for

to listen to.” – Rabbi Elimelech Goldberg When it comes to the world at large, cancer is one thing that society loosely defines as soul-crushing. Though the cure for it is still being discovered, its malignancy can still be fought. One of the leaders in the battle against cancer is Rabbi Elimelech Goldberg. He is a hero and should be recognized as one because he helps in the fight against cancer, aids with young kids ' issues, and does not pursue his goals for personal gain. Rabbi Elimelech Goldberg

Rabbi David Eliezrie’s new book, The Secret of Chabad, has been a labor of love, taking ten years to research and write. Publishing company, The Toby Press, previously printed the award-winning, The Prime Ministers, by Yehuda Avner. Avner’s book was expansive and mesmerizing in its depiction of the drama and the dialogue of the leaders of Israel. Now, Toby Press have another gem. Eliezrie’s book is a sweeping tome that runs 350 pages, with an additional 80 pages of footnotes. Hidden within is a

An of the comparison rabbi Eliahu and His Son with Eli and His Father In the book, “Night” Rabbi Eliahu loved his father just as Eli love his father. No matter what was happening, their relationship’s were really strong. Their relationships weren 't that similar. Each father and son had their own struggles. In fact, Eli started not to believe in God because of what he had seen what happened to Robbi Eliahu and his son. Eli and his father thrown into the snow without shoes and torn blankets. The

Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto 's American doctor warned that the Rabbi 's medical condition necessitates undergoing immediate surgical treatment in Memorial Sloan Kettering in Manhattan. "If the Rabbi will not receive the treatment, he may die, G-d forbid," said the doctor to the Rabbi 's followers. The diagnosis shows that the disease that attacked the 42 year old rabbi is common for people 65 years and older. The American doctor stated categorically that the rabbi must undergo immediate robotic surgery

In a booklet written by Rabbi David Chernoff entitled, Messianic Judaism; Questions and Answers, Rabbi Chernoff states that: Messianic Judaism is a movement of Jewish people who believe that Yeshua ( Jesus’ original name in Hebrew) is the messiah of Israel and the savior of the world. Yeshua is the most Jewish of Jews. Yeshua was a descendant of both Abraham and King David, was raised in a Jewish home and went to synagogue. He perfectly kept the entire Torah. He was a rabbi who performed unparalleled

Summary Upon investigation of the article titled, Religion, Identity, and Violence by Rabbi David Rosen, the author drew very clear conclusions on religion’s role in violence around the world. This article’s thesis gets at religions role in violence and why it seems religion is the main suspect in the cause of many of today’s wars and conflicts. Rabbi Rosen specifically ask the question, “Why is religion so easily exploited in this manner” (Rosen, p13)? This statement is directly referring to

The Rabbi Man Eating Dog Life is what you make of it, and some people have taken their dark and lonely lifelong experiences and became excellent writers.Channeling one’s fear and apprehensions alongside perseverance and determination will bring forth triumph. Even though he was criticized for his dark and violent tales, Stephen King the author of Cujo became an award winning and respected author. Stephen King was born on September 21, 1947 in Portland, Maine. His mom Nellie Ruth was a stay at home

After reading lessons 1-3 on Cardinal Newman, Rabbi Sacks, Victor Frankl, and Pope Paul VI in Nostra Acetate has a similar belief regarding the CIT. The common ground with each writer, they believe that each person has to realize humanity forms but one community and all share a common destiny, namely God. No matter one’s religion we all have one common goal, to preserve one’s faith. One of the major similarities these scholars focused on is faith, this quote from the CIT ties in with their writings

In Night ,written by Elie Wiesel. Ellie's reveals his deep humanity though many events that occurred while in Concentration Camps. One event that demonstrates Ellie's humanity the most is when the Rabbi is looking for his son, Zalman. In chapter six the inmates are evacuated and made to run. If they stop or fall they were immediately shot dead by the SS soldiers. While Ellie is trying to keep running and not stop a fellow prisoner named Zalman is next to him. Elie recognizes Zalman , because

trickster figure predominantly seen in Bahamian folk narratives is B’er Rabbi alongside his companion Bouki whom he consistently takes advantage of in one tale after another (Glinton 1993, Turner 1988). Again, in the tale of The Master Trickster, an adaptation of a Haitian tale retold by Patricia Glinton-Meicholas in An Evening in Guanima (1993). The story

a Jewish Rabbi and has been a leader in many Jewish communities. Her life has pushed the boundaries of societal gender norms both in Judaism and outside the realm of religion. Rabbi Sharon Cohen uses anecdotal evidence that establishes credible ethos to strengthen the argument that she is a progressive feminist who

Chaim Potok’s The Chosen is a mysterious novel with very interesting dialogue and detail. Although the narrator’s name is never said or mentioned, Potok still managed to write this thrilling novel that has readers at the edge of their seats. In this novel, a 15 year-old boy, who is a protagonist, has a deep love for baseball shares Jewish culture and habits. Him and all the boys who go to school together play baseball on their spare time and are all on the same baseball team. While being friends

Rabbi Eliezer Berland was born in Haifa, Israel in 1937 and he currently serves as the Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivat Shuvu Bonim. Berland also serves on the World Committee of Breslov Chassidim. In 2012 allegations were made against Berland claiming that he had committed sexual offenses against female followers. Some people believe that Berland was persecuted for trying to reconcile the Jewish people and the Palestinian people in Israel. When an investigation was opened, Berland and his followers fled

force others to abandon their own beliefs? In the short story, Conversion of the Jews, by Phillip Roth, that is exactly what Rabbi Binder does. Binder, a religious leader, who makes children believe what he believes and does not let the children make choices for themselves. Roth depicts Binder as cruel and very hidebound and he uses his power to oppress the children. Due to Rabbi Binder’s closed mindedness and stubbornness, Ozzie realizes that he has to reject his elders’ theories and put forth his own

section we recently read we were introduced to two more sets of fathers and sons. There were some similarities between these fathers and their sons, more in some than others. Elie and his father contrast a lot from the other two we learned about. Rabbi Eliahou and his son and Meir and his father were the other two father son groups we learned about. Elie and his father we inseparable. Elie even cause a distraction to make sure he stayed with his father. They were basically living for each other

October 21st, Rabbi Paysach Krohn spoke at Beth Jacob Congregation in Beverly Hills on the subject of Jewish unity. The talk was part of an on-going series entitled Modern Minds on Jewish Matters where various speakers discuss important issues facing the Jewish community. Rabbi Krohn is a popular speaker and writer, best known for his Maggid series, a collection of inspiring stories published by Artscroll. He is also a mohel and author of a book on circumcision. The hall was packed as Rabbi Krohn addressed

` We were introduced to 3 different father son relationships in this section. Elie and his father, Rabbi Eliahou and his son, and the bread man and Meir. The three have both similarities and differences. The first father-son group is Elie and his father. They would do anything to not be separated. Elie had a couple of moments of doubt with his father, like when he was being beaten and Elie was mad at his father for getting in the guards way. In a way, they kept each other alive. Elie and his father