Rabbi Ronald H. Isaacs
Rabbi Ronald H. Isaacs is the spiritual leader of Temple Sholom in Bridgewater, New Jersey. He has served as the publications committee chairperson of the Rabbinical Assembly.
Articles by Rabbi Ronald H. Isaacs
The Rewards for Torah Study
Studying Torah--broadly construed to include almost all traditional Jewish learning--is valued by Jewish tradition as one of the most important activities for both children and adults.
A Summary of the Torah
A description of the highlights of the Torah, according to the divisions of the weekly portions.
The Commandments: Biblical Reasons to Obey
There are a number of reasons given to obey God's laws.
Medieval Jewish Philosophers on the Reasons for the Mitzvot
Jewish philosophers since ancient times have explained the system of mitzvot, and individual commandments, in terms that made sense to their contemporaries.
Rabbinic Reasons For the Mitzvot
The Sages proposed additional reasons to obey the mitzvot beyond those offered by the Bible.
The Simchat Torah Morning Service
Ending -- and beginning -- the Torah cycle
The Prayer for Rain
Connecting physical and spiritual needs at the end of Sukkot.
