Purim – Live or Die by the Mitzvahs — By Ben
Purim is rapidly approaching and before we know it we’ll all be sporting costumes, eating hamentashens, and drinking till we don’t know which way is up or down. Just kidding, […]
When Words Lie – By Marc
1:9 “Shimon ben Shatach says, “Examine the witnesses thoroughly, but be careful with your words, lest from them they learn to lie.” And the ArtScroll Siddur says “be cautious with your […]
Is There a Jewish Hell? — By Ben
Even though I didn’t grow up very religious, I always liked the idea that Judaism doesn’t have a hell. The concept of a never ending torture fest because you didn’t […]
Don’t Be Judge And Lawyer – By Marc
There are no coincidences, of course. Things come to us precisely when we need them… and while you can randomly pick any Torah passage or teaching and have it be […]
Ki Sisa – Remember What You Have
I’m pretty sure even the most disconnected uneducated atheist has some awareness of the infamous sin of the Golden Calf. Much like the “apple” from the Garden of Eden and […]
Honesty And Trust… What EVERY Relationship Must Be Based On – By Marc
This seems like a no brainer. Human beings have many relationships in life. With our parents and siblings, family members and friends, with our spouses, with nature and the world […]
Tetzaveh – Moses Redacted
Tetzaveh may be considered a bit of a dry parsha as it mostly details the clothing and duties of the Kohanim (Priests of the Temple). But there’s an interesting oddity […]
Up, Down And All Around… The Genius Of Pirkei Avot 1:6 – By Marc
The title of this post is a bit limiting, as the genius of ALL of Pirket Avot is quite evident. The deep and practical knowledge goes so far beyond the […]
Joy – A Tale of Two Adars — By Ben
This year Purim won’t be in the month of Adar. Well, it’s not going to be in the first Adar. It’ll be in the second one. Second one? Funny story. […]
The Long Shorter Way – By Marc
“Regular daily Torah study is crucial to life itself. It influences not only the soul of the one who studies, but the souls of his family as well, for it […]
Six Degrees Of Kosher Bacon 