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 […]
Toldos – A Bad Deal? — By Ben
I’ve been keenly interested in the the story of Yaakov and Esav ever since the TV show LOST introduced its mysterious deity-like figure Jacob and his unnamed evil brother. The brothers had much […]
The Journey Home… And Home… And Home… My First Trip to Israel And How It Changed Me – By Marc
11/10/15 It is most appropriate that today (to the day) marks the one year anniversary of my very first trip to Israel. Though the flight left on 11/9/14, I arrived […]
Chayei Sarah – The First Wedding — By Ben
Granted the first marriage was between Adam and Eve. And yes, there were obviously weddings that took place after; Noah, his sons, Abraham and Sarah. But with parsha Chayei Sarah we get the […]
The Power Of Prayer, A Refuah Shlaima, And Affecting Another’s Soul – By Marc
Forgive me for the delay on this post and forgive me if this is a topic I have already addressed. The last few days have been a whirlwind. On Monday […]
Vayeira – What’s More Important than Being with God? – By Ben
Imagine you have an appointment to meet the President of the United States. If you’re not a fan of our current President, please substitute accordingly. Hours before the arrival, secret […]
The Circle Of Life, The Scrolls Of Life – Life’s Lessons In Torah – By Marc
The timing is perfect. Well, it was perfect a few weeks ago, and I am once again playing catch up… Kosher Catsup… Thank you, I’ll be here next week! No, […]
Six Degrees Of Kosher Bacon 