Screenwriting, Salvation, and Splitting of the Sea — By Ben
It can be difficult to wrap our heads around the concept of salvation. Sure we’ve all had moments where we feel like we’ve dodged a bullet. We didn’t study enough […]
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Is Spider-Man Jewish? — by Ben
No. Not at all. But with the new hit film Spider-Man: No Way Home shattering the barriers of the multiverse, it’s theoretically possible a Jewish Spider-Man could have joined in the fight. […]
How Christmas Made Me Shomer Shabbos — By Ben
My journey from Reform to observance was a slow and leisurely one. It was nice being able to gradually pick up mitzvahs while rejecting the more difficult ones, saying, “I’m […]
Chanukah – Why is this Light Different from all other Light? – By Ben
It is easy to disregard Chanukah. It’s the most secularized holiday. It’s not in the Torah. And its iconic miracle is so overdone, it’s a bit of a joke. However, […]
In Defense of Karen — By Ben
The name Karen gets a lot of hate these days. A Youtube search of the name will return hundreds of videos showcasing white middle class women in the midst of […]
Would the Torah Allow You to Play Squid Game? — By Ben
If you’ve not watched Squid Game, chances are you’ve heard of it. In mere weeks, the Korean drama shot to the number 1 spot among Netflix’s most watched content, was […]
Celebrating My Birthday at a Funeral — By Ben
I’m pretty sure birthdays are about getting to do whatever you want, right? As children, we’re served cake and ice cream and showered with presents as our parents rent out […]
Was Man Made in God’s Image, or is it the Other Way Around? — By Ben
My dad and I have been learning Torah once a week since the start of the pandemic. I had tried before then, but sooner or later we stumbled upon what […]
Yom Kippur – Teshuvah Isn’t Just about You — By Ben
With the Day of Atonement upon us, many are scrambling to complete a spiritual accounting to get that cleanest of clean slates. But in the midst of all the Yom […]
Rosh Hashanah’s Rule of Threes – by Ben
Rosh Hashanah can feel overwhelming, if not impenetrable. Even if you pray three times a day, you can find yourself in unfamiliar territory. And that’s just for the service. What […]
Six Degrees Of Kosher Bacon 