Who Chose Who… The Joys, Burden And Responsibilities Of Being The Chosen People — By Marc
When studying the Tanya we learn that there are two souls… and to put it nicely, it is the Natural Soul and the Jewish Soul. We all have Natural Souls… […]
Mikeitz – Being Right vs Being Blind — By Ben
In this week’s parsha, Yoseif finds himself with all the power of the mightiest regime on the planet and the brothers who wronged him in his grasp. There is not one […]
Lights, Camera, Chanukah – By Marc
There really are no coincidences… It’s amazing how things just seem to connect and support each other at the same time. But then again, that is Hashem… and when we […]
Vayeishev – 10 Angry Men
We’re finally on the parshas concerning Yosif. Growing up, the only Bible story I really knew was from the musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. So when I started studying […]
Happy Chanukah… Let All Our Lights Shine Bright And Illuminate Our Every Day Miracles – By Marc
So many things to ponder… so many miracles to observe and embrace. It seems only fitting to write about that, as Chanukah starts on Sunday night. First, this is our […]
Vayishlach – Thanksgiving in the Box — By Ben
In this week’s Yaakov is finally going to face his brother. Remember, two parshas ago Esav pledged to murder Yaakov. So needless to say, this meeting is somewhat inauspicious. How […]
The Original Karate Kid: Vayishlach — by Barbara Heller
Ever since I was a little kid I’ve been obsessed with the movie, The Karate Kid. The acting, the soundtrack, and as I got older, the writing. It’s the movie I watch […]
Say It, Speak It… The Importance Of The Word, For Israel, Jews And The World – By Marc
Crazy times… Sad times… and yet my favorite American holiday is around the corner… Heck, forget the corner, it is two days away. I always feel a […]
Vayeitzei – Words, Words, Words — By Ben
“Actions speak louder than words.” “A picture is worth a thousand words.” “Sticks and stones can break my bones but words can never hurt me.” There’s no denying that language […]
Searching For Spirituality And Truth In A World Gone Mad — By Marc
Often at live shows U2’s Bono opens up “Sunday Bloody Sunday” by declaring: “This is not a rebel song.” The lyrics are searing and poignant… and sadly all too fitting […]
Six Degrees Of Kosher Bacon 