Yom Ha’atzmaut – A Divisive Celebration — By Ben
Unfortunately, there are many things that divide the Jewish people. Food, prayer styles, politics. Pretty much the only thing we agree on is the comic genius of Mel Brooks. But […]
Unfortunately, there are many things that divide the Jewish people. Food, prayer styles, politics. Pretty much the only thing we agree on is the comic genius of Mel Brooks. But […]
First off, a very special thanks to Ben, from whom I have learned so much. It has been a pleasure writing this blog with you for the last THREE YEARS! […]
My favorite guilty pleasure is chicken wings. I kinda sorta try to eat healthy (depending on your definition of the word.) But basically a low carb high protein diet has […]
I hope you all had a fantastic and meaningful Passover. As many of us sat at our Seders, we found ways to make the story of our people leaving Egypt […]
When it comes to numbers, there are no coincidences in Judaism. As Ben wrote about last week, and as I explored in my “Pre-Passover” meet up with some friends, the […]
As Pesach approaches we find ourselves in a furious rush. Between cooking, cleaning, switching out dish ware, finishing work before the two days of Yom Tov, and collecting all chometz […]
During Purim, we are commanded to go HEAR the Megillah. “One is required to hear the Megillah twice during Purim, once during the night and a second time during the […]