Tisha B’Av 5783
Tisha B’av תשפ"ג This Thursday, July 27, the Jewish people will observe Tisha B’av - the 9th of Av, a fast day. On this date many years ago, both Holy Temples were destroyed. Throughout history, other cataclysmic events also…
You’ve been invaded
Parshas Devarim – Tisha Ba’av
Some states, like California or Texas, seem to have it all; glamour, big business, large populations, beautiful nature, national and international recognition, and lots of things to do. Other states, like Iowa or Idaho, seem to have none of it,…
Parshat Devrarim 5783
Devarim תשפ"ג This Shabbat we begin the fifth book of the Torah, דברים - Devarim. Otherwise known as משנה תורה - Mishne Torah - which means “a review of the Torah,” this book is unlike the other four. When Hashem…
Parshat Matos – Masei 5783
Parshat Matos – Masei תשפ"ג This week we conclude the book of Numbers, which chronicles the travels and events as the Jewish nation journeyed from Egypt to the edge of the promised land, Israel. Aharon and Miriam have already…
The Recipe for Joy
Parshas Pinchas
Allow me to introduce you to two guys who you would think live identical lives; David and John. They both grew up in the same suburb of Cleveland, OH, and as such, they both attended the same elementary school and…
The Three Weeks 5783
The Three Weeks תשפג This coming Thursday, July 6, we will observe the fast of the 17th of Tammuz, and, in three weeks, on Thursday, July 27th, we will observe “Tisha b’Av” the fast of the 9th day of Av.…
Lose 99% of Your Weight Without Changing Your Diet!!!
Parshas Chukus – Balak
The science in this essay is mostly based on the information found in the book “We have no idea: a guide to the unknown universe,” by Jorge Cham and Daniel Whiteson. The book is high on my recommended reading list in…
Parshat Chukat – Balak 5783
Parshat Chukat – Balak תשפג This week we will read two portions, Chukat and Balak. In Chukat, the Torah relates the incident for which Moshe and Aharon were punished by not being permitted to enter the promised land, Israel. …
Parshat Korach 5783
Korach תשפ"ג This week, Moshe Rabbeinu, the humble leader who intervened successfully and who many times saved the Jewish people, even putting his own life on the line, uncharacteristically presented Hashem with an ultimatum: Either You kill Korach and his…
Don’t Be Average
Parshas Shelach 5783
Hello Everybody, Above Average; n., adj., The state of being better than usual, something that is functioning at a higher rate of performance than similar things at a similar time, an unexpected level of success, Harvard students, NBA players, hedge fund manager’s…
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