Worrisome Reunions — By Ben
It always amuses me when parsha Vayishlach falls around (or in this case, on) the week of Thanksgiving. With Yaakov returning home to see his brother… the brother he stole […]
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Facing Unpleasant Truths — By Ben
When I lived in Manhattan I had this job at a restaurant near the Natural History Museum. The management was abusive, the tips were abysmal, the brunch shift was a […]
Mixed Blessing – Vayechi — By Ben
It’s a Shabbos meal. There’s the vibrance of the candles, the welcoming songs, and the beauty of the home. But just before the host makes Kiddish, the parents take a […]
Wrestling With God – Vayishlach — By Ben
It’s the night after Thanksgiving and I’m eating an extraordinary Shabbos meal in Dallas, Texas. I am being hosted by a family with a fantastic house, a loving and beyond […]
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 […]
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 […]
Six Degrees Of Kosher Bacon 