Unity. The most powerful force in the world. And the most destructive. — By Ben
Both the flood of Noah and the tower of Babel appear in the same Torah portion. You’re probably familiar with the flood, but if you’re not familiar with the tower […]
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No War ≠ Peace – By Ben
The Hebrew word shalom, שָׁלוֹם, has a few meanings. It can mean hello, goodbye, it’s a popular boy’s name, and it’s even one of the names of G-d. But the […]
“Just as it is a Mitzvah… so too is it to not say something that won’t be heard.” – By Ben
I’ll address the quote from the title in a second. First I’d like mention a story from a few years ago. When I was living in Burbank walking around the […]
God and the Legend of Zelda – By Ben
If you’ve never played or heard of The Legend of Zelda, you’re probably over 40 and your kids don’t own a Nintendo system. But a quick catch up, the Legend […]
What is Freedom (from a Jewish perspective) ? – By Ben
When you ask any patriotic American what the defining quality of their country is, the answer will no doubt be… Freedom. From freedom of speech to freedom fries, any school […]
On Passover, Do Not Pass Over The Miracles Of Everyday Life – By Marc
As many of you know, I went to Israel for the very first time this past November… and it changed my life in many ways. The trip was organized through […]
Silence… The True Cost Of The Freedom Of Speech – By Marc
Originally from https://tyij.wordpress.com/ There are many things that make this country great. The Freedom Of Speech is but one of them, yet what an integral and essential and wonderful one it […]
