fbpx
Latest Second Thoughts
Second Thoughts
Oblivious to the Obvious
Rabbi Emanuel Feldman
Second Thoughts
The Rav and the Gaon
Rabbi Emanuel Feldman
Second Thoughts
A Tale of Two Passports
Rabbi Emanuel Feldman
Second Thoughts
Family Last: a Groundbreaking Purim Saga
Rabbi Emanuel Feldman
Second Thoughts
Minchah in the Seventh Inning
Rabbi Emanuel Feldman
Bentzi and the Peacock Feathers
Bentzi and the Peacock Feathers: Chapter 24  
My position was that folks would have to make their own choices: either the minyan or the game   MY colleague Yisroel Besser’s February 7 “Voice in the Crowd” column is an important statement about the pitfalls of attempting to live simultaneously as a committed Jew and as a member of society at large. Calling
Shifra Glick
Bentzi and the Peacock Feathers
Bentzi and the Peacock Feathers: Chapter 20 
“Slow down. Let’s think logically. What exactly is suspicious here? Kids always like to look at animals”
Shifra Glick
Plate art
Salmon in Style
With so much fish being served over Yom Tov, here’s a pretty yet simple plating idea.
Esther Ottensoser
Plate art
Pretty for Pesach
Here are a few special touches that will enhance your Yom Tov table
Esther Ottensoser
True Account
Outstretched Hand
I was drowning in shame and humiliation. Couldn’t there be another way to get married?
Aharon Kliger
True Account
Voice Over
 I had a problem: I had absolutely no recollection of ever hearing my father talk
Mickey Feldbaum
Feel the Heat
Schnitzel Standoff
I was also a bit nervous because my sister Ruchama, who I’m facing off against, is a fantastic cook and baker
chananya eisenberger and ruchama yellin
Feel the Heat
The Deli Roll Duel
Both my father and I love playing around in the kitchen, and we also both have a competitive streak
Shuey Vago
Song at Sunrise
Awake and Aware
This brachah is the grand finale of the birchos hashachar
Rebbetzin Shira Smiles
Song at Sunrise
Energy Source
To gain energy, go to the right source
Rebbetzin Shira Smiles
Discover more
More Second Thoughts
Second Thoughts
A Sign of the Times

I do not believe that this poster represents the views of most nonobservant Israelis

By Rabbi Emanuel Feldman

Second Thoughts
Two Slips of Paper, Six Little Words

There is, however, one casualty of this war that is very welcome, and that is the aura of invincibility and power that enveloped Israel and its armed forces for decades

By Rabbi Emanuel Feldman

Second Thoughts
Return to Sender

I stood there frozen in place, frustrated and indignant. What pathetic mindset would choose this venue as a postal branch?

By Rabbi Emanuel Feldman

Second Thoughts
What’s in a Name?

Most people seem to be calling it quite simply “the October 7 War”

By Rabbi Emanuel Feldman

Second Thoughts
Letter to an American Jewish College Student

There is one truly powerful response that is often overlooked: to become more Jewish

By Rabbi Emanuel Feldman

Second Thoughts
Rejoice in Trembling

This classic debate has only intensified today with the Hamas captive deal

By Rabbi Emanuel Feldman