Shavuot… The Partnership Of Being Chosen AND Choosing – By Marc
On Saturday night we will celebrate the holiday of Shavuot. I will admit that before my trip to Israel, I knew very little about this holiday. It is now one […]
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15… 50… The Power Of And In Numbers – By Marc
When it comes to numbers, there are no coincidences in Judaism. As Ben wrote about last week, and as I explored in my “Pre-Passover” meet up with some friends, the […]
I Have Been Changed For Good – By Marc
In honor of Shavuot, which begins tonight… “Hairs may turn white The brain may slow But as long as we keep learning We will continue to grow.” I often use […]
Gratitude And Purpose, Bookends From Dawn To Dusk – By Marc
Before I start, I just want to mention that I had the absolute pleasure of seeing Israeli singer/songwriter Idan Raichel at CSULA this past weekend. His music is powerful and […]
Keeping Count – The Omer, Remembering And Becoming One – By Marc
Today is Day 14 in our Counting Of The Omer. But what is it? On the second night of Passover we begin the mitzvah of Sefirat HaOmer. Thus it is a commandment from the […]
Lost And Found… Finding Ourselves On The Path, In The “Chood” And In The Light – By Marc
I actually had an entirely different post already written, but I felt it was more immediate and topical to write this one, especially coming out of Shavuos (Shavuot). This is my […]
“I’m Great! But I’m Improving”… The Benefits Of Lifelong Learning And A Lesson In Living – By Marc
There is an older gentleman at the gym I work out at. His name is Tony. He is there every day I am there… and probably days I am not. […]
My First Shavuot/Shavuos… A Long And Wonderful Night Of Learning And Cheesecake In The Hood — By Marc
You say Shavuot, I say Shavuos… So… I really wanted to riff off Ben’s last post, since I have so many thoughts on and trouble with the word FEAR… In […]
Six Degrees Of Kosher Bacon 