Jewish Holidays: Purim (part 1) – by Ben
Purim is just a week away. Growing up, all holidays other than Rosh Hashana, Yom Kippur, Chanukah, and Passover, I knew virtually nothing about. I vaguely remember dressing up for […]
How Do We Pray, Practically Speaking – By Marc
Mazel Tov on our 100th Post!! Prayer… For whatever reason, the image that immediately comes to mind is that of a child… probably from a Christmas movie… kneeling at the […]
Pekudei – The Relationship Perspective – By Ben
Pekudei ends the 2nd book of the Torah, Shemos (Exodus). This parsha is reminiscent of previous parshas, dealing mostly with the building of the Mishkan. And though there is plenty to […]
We Are The World And The World Is Within Us, So Be A Mensch (Part 2) – By Marc
One of my favorite scenes in one of my favorite movies, City Slickers… is where Curly tells Mitch that the secret to life is “One thing, just one thing.” In […]
Vayakhel — 39 Ways Not to Work
With parshas Vayakhel, once again we are given the commandment to observe Shabbos. Six days work may be done, but on the seventh day you shall have sanctity, a day […]
We Are The World And The World Is Within Us, So Be A Mensch (Part 1) – By Marc
While there are definitely times I struggle with what to write each week, there are times, like today, when so many ideas are flooding into my brain. It can be overwhelming, and picking […]
Ki Sisa – He is a Jealous Almighty God
Parshas Ki Sisa has the sin of the golden calf, the receiving of the tablets of the 10 commandments, the mitzvah of Shabbat, a near extermination of the Jewish people by God, and […]
Faith And Belief And A Full Tank Of Gas… Can I And Will I Get To 100%? – By Marc
As I read books on meditation and self empowerment, (I hate the phrase “Self Improvement” (Even though we ARE trying to become better versions of ourselves) I realize just how much […]
Tetzaveh – The Most Important verse in Torah
There is a Midrash which asks the question “What is the most important verse in all of Torah?” And the discussion comes up with three answers. Shema Yisroel, Hashem Elokeinu, […]
There Is But One… The Power Of Unity And Connection – By Marc
Hashem is everywhere. Hashem is everything. “Hear, O Israel: Hashem is our G-d, Hashem is the One and Only.” I am a victim of the damaging notion that G-d was […]
Six Degrees Of Kosher Bacon 