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Why Jews Need An Army

January 21, 2026 – 7:48 pm | Comments Off on Why Jews Need An Army40 views

When we want to pray, our minds wander; it is a battle to maintain concentration. When we want to give to charity but feel drawn to use the money for ourselves, we are at war with ourselves. When we struggle with lust, greed, dishonesty, pride, anger, and envy, we are at war.

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Fostering Empathy In Our Children

January 10, 2026 – 7:14 pm | Comments Off on Fostering Empathy In Our Children
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He spoke truth to power, orchestrated ten plagues, struck Egypt’s firstborn, freed the slaves, split the sea, and drew bread from heaven. Who am I describing? You know the answer. Moses.

But G-d did not choose Moses because he performed miracles. Moses performed miracles because G-d chose him.

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Don’t Waste A Crisis

January 7, 2026 – 9:03 pm | Comments Off on Don’t Waste A Crisis
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You can be free wherever you are. Even if your body is incarcerated, your mind and soul can be free.

A Diaspora Blessing that Gives us Courage

December 28, 2025 – 7:50 pm | Comments Off on A Diaspora Blessing that Gives us Courage
Blessing Children

Every Friday night, we bless our children with the words, “May G-d make you like Ephraim And Manasseh.” Why them of all people in Jewish history?

The Bondi Massacre: Choosing to Live for G-d

December 20, 2025 – 9:36 pm | Comments Off on The Bondi Massacre: Choosing to Live for G-d
Bondi Massacre

Fifteen Jews were murdered in Bondi purely for being Jewish. They died for G-d, the least we can do in their memory is choose to live for G-d.

Stop Dreaming

December 13, 2025 – 9:12 pm | Comments Off on Stop Dreaming
Dreaming

In the aftermath of the Bondi Attack, we might want to hide our Judaism and blend in. This essay cautions us against living a lie.

The Only Absolute Truth

November 29, 2025 – 9:08 pm | Comments Off on The Only Absolute Truth
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Do you peddle in relative truths, or are you a stickler for the absolute truth? This essay examines the two types of truth and posits that G-d’s truth is absolute.

We Are Never Alone

November 22, 2025 – 7:15 pm | Comments Off on We Are Never Alone
Never alone

Sometimes we feel utterly alone in the world. The Torah reminds us that we are never alone. G-d is always at our side.

Inviting G-d To Dinner

November 15, 2025 – 9:14 pm | Comments Off on Inviting G-d To Dinner
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Why did our sages seem to think that having radishes and lettuce at every meal is a good thing?

Chayei Sarah: Preserve the Stem, the Rest Will Grow

November 8, 2025 – 8:46 pm | Comments Off on Chayei Sarah: Preserve the Stem, the Rest Will Grow
A view directly above a young woman climbing a rock face. She is determined to succeed.

The Torah teaches that every mitzvah is vital, yet all of Judaism rests upon a single stem— faith in G-d and in the truth of the Torah. If that stem remains alive, everything else can grow from it.