The role of wine and alcohol in Judaism is a fascinating subject. While a central feature of Shabbat, holidays and all lifecyle events, there are drawbacks.

Promptly after the story of the flood, Noah disappears. Forever. Not mentioned ever again. Where did he go?

Rabbi Ari Enkin, Rabbinic Director, United with Israel, teaches us an important lesson on appreciation based on this week’s Torah portion.

The extra free time and easy living that began when Noah was born led to the evil and corrupt society that caused God to destroy the world later in Noah’s life.

No one is condemned to a life of sin. It is always possible to change and to improve.