Dr. Schlesinger wrote many articles for Chai Today. These articles are included here with permission from the editors of Chai Today, with thanks to Rabbi Michael Lozenik.
- “Concentrating the Mind on what Matters”
- “The First Commandment”
- “Gambling and Chanuka”
Dr. Schlesinger explores the objections Judaism has to gambling, and when it may not only be acceptable, but required. - “Is Ignorance Bliss”
- “Marriage and the Parting of the Red Sea”
- “Moshe Rabbenu’s Leadership”
Dr. Schlesinger explores Moshe’s moral leadership. - “Silence is a fence for wisdom”
This article explains the difference between wisdom and knowledge and what the Sages meant by silence being a fence for wisdom. Dr. Schlesinger presented this idea at his retirement speech. - “The Soul of a People”
- “There’s a lot More to Jewish Jokes than Meets the Ear”
- “There is No Peace for the Wicked”
In this article, Dr. Schlesinger explains how the actions of the truly wicked can lead to their never having peace. - “What is a Child Prodigy”
In this article, Dr. Schlesinger explores a deeper meaning of being a child prodigy: One in which the child displays superior moral characteristics at a surprisingly early age. - “Wisdom and foresight”