Rosh Hashanah’s Rule of Threes – by Ben
Rosh Hashanah can feel overwhelming, if not impenetrable. Even if you pray three times a day, you can find yourself in unfamiliar territory. And that’s just for the service. What […]
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By Man Or By G-d – By Marc
I would not want to be G-d right now. And I do not say that flippantly or facetiously. How strange and sad and awkward it must be to see what […]
Bitachon – Giving Charity In Hard Times — By Ben
It doesn’t take a Torah scholar to recognize that charity is a good thing. One could argue that mankind probably either came up with the idea before religion or would […]
Behind The Mask And Veil… Revealing Hashem And Ourselves – By Marc
Purim is about what is… and what isn’t. It is about things hidden and revealed.It is about taking action and taking things into our own hands, but knowing that even […]
When Man Is Not Enough – By Marc
I have never understood people who refuse medical treatment due to religious beliefs. After all, if we believe that G-d creates everything, than surely we should also believe that this […]
Compassion And Kindness… It’s All In The Torah – By Marc
There are times when I look at this blog as a respite… an escape from the world, where we can discuss Judaism in the purest way. But if we truly […]
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, […]
A Life In Shalom And Three “T-Shirts” – By Marc
I get some of my best ideas in the shower… or as I walk around my neighborhood. Maybe it’s the relaxed and open mode and mood I am in… Or […]
Searching For Spirituality And Truth In A World Gone Mad — By Marc
Often at live shows U2’s Bono opens up “Sunday Bloody Sunday” by declaring: “This is not a rebel song.” The lyrics are searing and poignant… and sadly all too fitting […]
The Jewish Trifecta: How To Win A Truly Rich And Fulfilled Life – By Marc
Our one main goal it seems is happiness… bliss… contentment… Okay, that’s three things… but “three” is the theme of today’s post. They are essentially the same idea described with slightly […]
Six Degrees Of Kosher Bacon 