Why Moses Couldn’t Enter Israel and Why the Temple Had to Be Destroyed
The destruction of the Temple is one of the greatest tragedies in Jewish history. But what if it was also a spiritual necessity?
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Terumah – The Day That Annoying Kid Got Left Behind: How Abandonment Taught Me to Build Connection
The day I got left behind wasn’t really about abandonment.
It was about a kid who wanted to be heard — but never stopped to listen.
I’m starting to think that lesson wasn’t just about childhood but about my relationship with God.
The Gift of Mourning & Tisha B’Av — By Ben
It’s Wednesday and I’m attending the funeral of my friend Jason’s father. It’s a bright clear sunny day at the Mount Sinai Memorial Park and Mortuary in the Hollywood Hills, […]
Pesach: Dayenu – Would It Really Have Been Enough? — By Ben
As Pesach approaches we find ourselves in a furious rush. Between cooking, cleaning, switching out dish ware, finishing work before the two days of Yom Tov, and collecting all chometz […]
Re’eh — Lookin’ Good ;) — By Ben
This week’s parsha starts out with the ultimate of ultimatums, will you choose blessing or curse? It’s very simple, just do all the commandments and you’ll get blessings. Easy stuff, […]
Six Degrees Of Kosher Bacon 