God
Parashat Shoftim: Wholehearted – and well
“Wholeheartedness is greater than wisdom, but great wisdom is required of a Jew before he reaches the level of ‘You shall be wholehearted with the Lord your God.’” - Rabbi Naftali of Ropshitz.
The question raised inside the White House that could define America's future - opinion
Before the High Holidays, the Jewish people must look inward - opinion
A Zionist coalition? Israel’s founders envisioned something broader - opinion
Parashat Yitro: Hearing the silence, seeing the sound
Comprehension begins within us, including our understanding and encounter with God – the universal web that connects us to everything and everybody.
Hanukkah: Being outnumbered and holding strong is part of being Jewish - opinion
We will always be outnumbered at protests and be the minority on social media. Being among the few and holding our ground is part of being Jewish.
Parashat Vayishlach: Prayer – A connection with the creator
True prayer begins with gratitude, which reflects trust and acknowledgment of God’s greatness. Then, it elaborates on every concern and worry.
Why God Loves The Blues
Kabbalah of Information, the structure of Creation, Soul and Blues.
God chose Donald Trump to win the election and change the world - opinion
God voted not only for Trump but for all these presidents, Democrat and Republican alike. God – along with us – chose them and placed them in a position to impact the world.
Human morals vs the will of God: When prophecy and morality clash - opinion
We stand today, like Abraham, atop the mountain, facing the delicate challenge of reconciling morality and prophecy.
Parashat Noah: Perhaps they will repent
No matter how deep the sin or how severe the corruption, if a person repents and resolves to become better, God will welcome him or her back.
Talking about God and Israel on Italian prime time TV - opinion
I don’t remember much of what I said; all I know is that at a certain point, I managed to squeeze in God, our land, the Torah, and the word “forever.”
We are the best generation of Jews ever and we chose to forgive God out of love - opinion
The people of Israel have clearly demonstrated this year that we are the greatest generation of Jews EVER. This year, we forgive God because we too love Him too much to end this story.
Simchat Torah: Grasping the divine strands of joy
It’s strained, if not seemingly impossible, to embody joy right now. The divine strands of joy around us are so dim as to be nearly invisible.
