Sexuality as the Jewish Path for Redemption: Tu B’AvTonight, is the beginning of Tu B’Av (the 15th of Av). In recent years this has become the Israeli equivalent of Valentine’s Day. But it…Aug 12, 2022Aug 12, 2022
The Meaning of HanukkahOver the last few years there have been several columns in newspapers and social media blogs suggesting that the “true” meaning of…Dec 16, 2020Dec 16, 2020
A Response to David Sackman’s Post on HanukkahRespectfully, the history you provide about the Maccabees and the origins of the revolt are not altogether accurate and I fear may be…Dec 16, 2020Dec 16, 2020
How Judah The Maccabee Was Erased From (and Restored To) Jewish HistoryHere is a secret.Dec 13, 2017Dec 13, 2017
Tu B’Av: Connecting Love and RedemptionMonday night, only six days after the saddest day of the Jewish calendar, Tisha B’Av, which marks the destruction of the first and second…Aug 7, 2017Aug 7, 2017
A Samaritan Passover — And What It Means To You.At the Passover Seder we use many visual cues to try and reenact the story of the Exodus. The Bitter Herbs remind us of the tears of…Apr 16, 2017Apr 16, 2017
GO FOR THE BRONZE: MAKING HANUKKAH GELT TRULY VALUABLEThe expression “Hanukkah Gelt” no doubt brings to mind those chocolate candies in a glossy foil reminiscent of silver with some monetary…Dec 18, 2016Dec 18, 2016
THE INTERNATIONAL BANKING CONSPIRACY: CAN’T YOU HEAR THE WHISTLE?Only a few days ago Donald Trump proclaimed: “Hillary Clinton meets in secret with international banks to plot the destruction of U.S…Nov 6, 2016Nov 6, 2016
The Ultimate Game of Thrones Is Happening In AmericaAnd it’s Not between Trump and ClintonOct 21, 2016Oct 21, 2016