My Genes Made Me do It – Noach 5777
Anyone would tell you that Todd Sikorsky had a tough life, but usually he would be the first one in line. It is not easy being the father of three rambunctious boys, all three of whom were diagnosed with ADHD…
You Need to use the Power of the Dark Side… Beraishit 5777
Dr. Shmuel Gillis was a respected hematologist, loving father of five children ages three to thirteen, loyal IDF reservist, and doting husband, but even more, he was the Dr. most beloved by his community of Carmei Tzur, in the Gush…
But He was Just an Untrained Gardener… – Ha’azinu and Sukkos 5777
For most people, the rule of thumb is to stick to what you’re good at. But there are those rare individuals who can’t seem to stick to anything and are good at everything. Joseph Paxton was one of those people,…
Be a Navy Seal This Yom Kippur…Vayeilech and Yom Kippor 5777
Raise your hand if you believe in nine year old children working 12 hours a day in backbreaking and dangerous conditions? Raise it if you think it’s ok for men to be forced to climb barefoot into deep mines with…
Let’s be Smart This Time….Nitzavim 5776
If you were to think of the people who shaped the course of this country, you would certainly think of George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and John Adams. You might also think of Henry Ford, Alexander Graham Bell, or Albert Einstein.…
Man vs. G-d? Ki Seitzei 5776
Recently, I had the pleasure of seeing two starkly contrasted national treasures in rapid succession. Both were awe-inspiring, both left me speechless, but one was made by G-d, and one made by man. One displayed the majesty and might of…
If You’re Looking for a Little Humiliation….Shoftim 5776
If you ever find yourself with a craving for humiliation, try the following: walk into any Hermes store, and ask the salesperson if they have any Birkin bags. What will follow is a full sizing up of you as a…
And Now Assume the Cat Position….Re’ey 5776
“Now you want to assume the cat position.” Mechanically, I agree. Yes, actually that is exactly what I was hoping he would say, because I really do want to assume the cat position right now! “OK you want to go…
You Really Didn’t Have to….Eikev 5776
The beast lumbering by my van’s window had a face as large as a pizza pie, and a body that weighed as much as a small car. Its gait was clumsy and graceful all at once, massive muscular haunches dutifully…