What I Learned About Learning – By Marc
There is a Chinese Proverb that states: “He who asks a question remains a fool for five minutes. He who does not ask remains a fool forever.”I am sure we […]
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Shavuot… The Partnership Of Being Chosen AND Choosing – By Marc
On Saturday night we will celebrate the holiday of Shavuot. I will admit that before my trip to Israel, I knew very little about this holiday. It is now one […]
Make A List And Check It Twice – By Marc
I’d like to riff off the ending of Ben’s blog post last week, partly because I am a list maker… and partly because it is a smart thing to do. […]
We Are All Energy And Are All Connected – By Marc
This post is inspired by the current class I am taking at Chabad/ABYA Institute… and brought to you by the letter G! There seems to be a horrible disservice that […]
Being Seen, Heard And Understood – By Marc
“There are no coincidences. It is just G-d’s way of remaining anonymous.” – Rabbi Shlomo Bistritzky So yes, this quote has been around… and some say it was Albert Einstein […]
We Wrestle With EVERYTHING (Post #300) – By Marc
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! […]
Torah… A Blueprint For Modernity – By Marc
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 […]
15… 50… The Power Of And In Numbers – By Marc
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 […]
Passover… To Listen AND Participate AND Be Free – By Marc
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 […]
G-d Is In The Technology – By Marc
The expression we usually hear is “G-d is in the details,” which Wikipedia defines as “expressing the idea that whatever one does should be done thoroughly; i.e. details are important.” […]
