Marriage Class
A Synagogue was holding a class for married couples. One couple was celebrating their 50th anniversary so the Rabbi asked the husband, Morris, to take a few minutes and share
Rebbe Reb Zusha
“Zusha, why weren’t you the best Zusha you could be?” Rebbe Reb Zusha:Today is the yahrzeit of Rebbe Reb Meshulem Zusha of Anapol. Of course, this is personal for me,
Moshe’s Kingship
By Rabbi NussbaumVOLUME 94 NUMBER 2January 15, 2021 SHEVAT 2, 5780PARSHAS VAEIRACandlelighting Time 4:42 PM Moshe was concerned because he was not an orator that would enable him to
The Lasting Impact of the Baal haTanya
24 Tevet: Yehrzeit of the Baal haTanya: Today is the yahrzeit of Rabbi Shneur Zalman (ben Baruch) of Liadi (1745-1812). He displayed extraordinary talent while still a child, but his
Deli Deductions
Moshe, the owner of a small Kosher New York deli, was being questioned by an IRS agent about his tax return. The Agent was curious because he had reported a
Wordless
By Rabbi NussbaumVOLUME 94 NUMBER 1January 8, 2021 TEVES 24, 5780PARSHAS SHEMOSCandlelighting Time 4:35 PM Moshe rebuked two of his countrymen for fighting and they responded that are you
The Story of the Dubno Maggid
17 Tevet Dubno Maggid: Today is the yahrzeit of Rabbi Jacob ben Wolf Kranz (1741-1804). He was known as the storyteller from Dubno a.k.a. “The Dubno Maggid.” This teacher is
Checking in with Ira Weiss
Ira Weiss, a Denver Native and CSU Alumni was one of our photo contest winners from our 2020 Wine & Cheese event. We are happy to showcase a couple of
The Dog
A man walks into shul with a dog. The Shammas comes up to him and says, “Pardon me, this is a House of Worship, you can’t bring your dog in
A Time for Prayer?
By Rabbi NussbaumVOLUME 93 NUMBER 12January 1, 2021 TEVES 17, 5780PARSHAS VAYECHICandlelighting Time 4:28 PM Yosef comes to his father for the last time seeking blessings for himself and
The Helicopter Ride
Morris and his wife Esther went to the state fair every year, and every year Morris would say, “Esther, I ‘d like to ride in that helicopter”. Esther always replied,
Where Do You Live?
By Rabbi NussbaumVOLUME 93 NUMBER 11December 25, 2020 2020 TEVES 10, 5780PARSHAS VAYIGASHCandlelighting Time 4:23 PM When Yosef’s brothers met Pharaoh, they commented that they only intended to remain in Egypt