Vayishlach – Thanksgiving in the Box — By Ben
In this week’s Yaakov is finally going to face his brother. Remember, two parshas ago Esav pledged to murder Yaakov. So needless to say, this meeting is somewhat inauspicious. How […]
Monthly Archives: November 2015
The Original Karate Kid: Vayishlach — by Barbara Heller
Ever since I was a little kid I’ve been obsessed with the movie, The Karate Kid. The acting, the soundtrack, and as I got older, the writing. It’s the movie I watch […]
Say It, Speak It… The Importance Of The Word, For Israel, Jews And The World – By Marc
Crazy times… Sad times… and yet my favorite American holiday is around the corner… Heck, forget the corner, it is two days away. I always feel a […]
Vayeitzei – Words, Words, Words — By Ben
“Actions speak louder than words.” “A picture is worth a thousand words.” “Sticks and stones can break my bones but words can never hurt me.” There’s no denying that language […]
Searching For Spirituality And Truth In A World Gone Mad — By Marc
Often at live shows U2’s Bono opens up “Sunday Bloody Sunday” by declaring: “This is not a rebel song.” The lyrics are searing and poignant… and sadly all too fitting […]
Toldos – A Bad Deal? — By Ben
I’ve been keenly interested in the the story of Yaakov and Esav ever since the TV show LOST introduced its mysterious deity-like figure Jacob and his unnamed evil brother. The brothers had much […]
The Journey Home… And Home… And Home… My First Trip to Israel And How It Changed Me – By Marc
11/10/15 It is most appropriate that today (to the day) marks the one year anniversary of my very first trip to Israel. Though the flight left on 11/9/14, I arrived […]
Chayei Sarah – The First Wedding — By Ben
Granted the first marriage was between Adam and Eve. And yes, there were obviously weddings that took place after; Noah, his sons, Abraham and Sarah. But with parsha Chayei Sarah we get the […]
The Power Of Prayer, A Refuah Shlaima, And Affecting Another’s Soul – By Marc
Forgive me for the delay on this post and forgive me if this is a topic I have already addressed. The last few days have been a whirlwind. On Monday […]
Six Degrees Of Kosher Bacon 