Celebrating My Daughter’s Birth While Israel Burns — By Ben
Over a year ago I wrote an article for Aish.com under a pseudonym. The piece was an intimate detailing of me and my wife’s thoughts and emotions as we experienced […]
Does it Blow when We Don’t Blow the Shofar? Rosh Hashanah on Shabbos — By Ben
This year the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Shabbos. For the most part, the majority of Jews won’t notice a difference. But one detail might sound the alarm… […]
Tisha B’Av – Hating to Destroy – By Ben
As we observe yet another Tisha b’Av, many of us will mutter, hopefully next year we won’t be fasting, but feasting. The essential date that codifies the worst atrocities the […]
Was Rosh Hashanah meant to be in Tammuz? — By Ben
The 17th of Tammuz starts the solemn “three weeks,” a period in the Jewish calendar which act as a remembrance of the worst tragedies to befall the Jewish people. The […]
Behaalosecha – 7 Books of the Torah? — By Ben
For weeks now, the narrative of the Torah has slowed and the text primarily has focused on mitzvahs, duties of the Kohanim and Leviim, and copious census taking. From here […]
NBA Star Meyers Leonard’s Antisemitic Slur and His Heartfelt Apology — By Ben
NBA center Meyers Leonard has played in almost 400 games since being drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers in 2012. The average NBA career spans 3.75 years, but this beloved, […]
Acharei/Omer – The Line Between Fear and Reverence — By Ben
The Torah portion Acharei Mos, begins with reminding us of the death of Nadav and Avihu, Aharon’s two oldest sons who died in parshas Shimini. It is probably not a […]
Does History of the World Part II make Comedy History? — By Ben
Mel Brooks is one of the greatest comic geniuses of all time. And no matter what show or movie he’s involved in, you’re going to run into a Jewish joke. […]
The Bread of Affliction, a Poor Translation — By Ben
On Seder night, as we begin the Maggid (story telling) section, the matzah is broken and lifted as the leader proclaims, “Ha Lachma onya”, this is the bread of our […]
Purim: Permission to Defend — By Ben
Not more than a couple of weeks ago, I was wasting time on Facebook, when I came across something that stopped me cold. A friend had posted “Man Shot in […]
Six Degrees Of Kosher Bacon 