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January 10, 2026 – 7:14 pm | Comments Off on Fostering Empathy In Our Children28 views

Moses was chosen for his empathy. He learned empathy from his parents. We mold our children into what we model for them. It is our sacred duty to model empathy.

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A Diaspora Blessing that Gives us Courage

December 28, 2025 – 7:50 pm | Comments Off on A Diaspora Blessing that Gives us Courage93 views
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-d105 views
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 Dreaming164 views
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 Truth181 views
absolute truth

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 Alone235 views
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 Dinner199 views
Inviting god to dinner

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 Grow244 views
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.

Acknowledging G-d’s Constant Kindness

November 1, 2025 – 8:52 pm | Comments Off on Acknowledging G-d’s Constant Kindness217 views
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G-d is there for us at every turn, but for the most part, we are oblivious. We should look out for these kindnesses and thank Him for them.