The Structure of Prayer — By Ben
Now that we’re in the month of Elul, Rosh Hashana is just around the corner. This time last year I did a blog post outlining the core of the prayer […]
Tag Archives: Rambam
If God’s all knowing, how could we possibly have Free Will? — By Ben
One of the fundamental tenants of Judaism is the belief that God is all-powerful and all-knowing. That God knows not only everything possible there is to know about this current moment, but that […]
Naso: Moved to Act! Not Letting Inspiration Slip Through your Fingers. – By Ben
As you go through the Torah, you’ll find wisdom, dramatic stories, history, some not so dramatic listing of mitzvahs (aka commandments), and lots of meticulous census counting (especially in the book […]
Kedoshim – The Mitzvah EVERYONE can get behind. — By Ben
People have a lot of problems with religion, especially when it comes to the Bible. Parts seem archaic or incompatible with modern living. Punishments can be harsh or unforgiving. Whole sections concern themselves with intricate […]
The Sin of Gossip. Yes, it’s a big deal. — By Ben
There’s no denying that we love to gossip. From magazines to twitter feeds, gossip is an industry unto itself. On the personal level, we’ve probably all talked about someone we know in […]
Why Faith Isn’t Enough. — by Ben
“The foundation of all foundations and the pillar of wisdom is to know that there is a Primary Being who brought all existence into being. “ —Rambam, opening line of […]
Six Degrees Of Kosher Bacon 