The Art of Shabbat

“G-d formed the human from the dust of the earth.  Blowing into his nostrils the breath of life, the human became a living being.”  (Gen 2:7).  The soul, given by G-d, animates the human, which is nothing but dust until awakened with feeling and color, and something...

Finding Stillness

A few days ago, there was an article in the New York Times entitled, “Do Not Disturb: How I Ditched My Phone and Unbroke My Brain.” The author discusses how his use of his smartphone had become a problem in his life. “I found myself incapable of reading books,...