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W. Somerset Maugham

The deaths of six hostages are not a talking point

We heard the most tragic news just yesterday morning. The bodies of 6 hostages, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, 23; Eden Yerushalmi, 24; Ori...

Eden Hadasa

Your first name Eden, shorthand for Gan Eden, a pure and perfect place, has a strong connection to our nation, and is linked to boundless...

Aveilut of the Heart:The Relationship Between the Internal and External Actions of Mourning

On Rosh Chodesh Tevet, 13 December, 38-year-old Rabbi Elisha Loewenstern of the Armored Corps was killed fighting in southern Gaza....

Why Terrorism Can Never Win

September 11 is a day where we must put aside our stupid and petty differences to appreciate the greatness that is the United States of...

What Should Happen After Hearing an Inspiring Story?

A woman walking down the street saw an unshaven, ragged elderly homeless man begging on the street corner. It was very cold that day and...

The Power of Words

The Power of Words “Handle them carefully, for words have more power than atomic bombs”–Pearl Strachan. Few people can claim that they...

Imagine!

“I haven’t stopped looking at my phone for the past 48 hours. The buzzing is constant. Another rocket. Another rocket. Bzzz. Bzzz. Bzz....

Am I Religious ?

I am Jewish because my mother is Jewish. But what makes me a religious Jew? Is it the Shul I affiliate with? The clothing that I wear or...

Am I A Product of My Bad Habits?

For well over a century there has been a raging debate in the United States as to how to correctly interpret the constitution. Is the...

My Aliyah Journey: Making Aliyah

Flying to Israel in the midst of a pandemic is most certainly a unique experience. Social distancing, mask wearing, temperature checks,...

My Grandfather: Brilliant Mathematician or Simple Janitor?

“I’d rather mop the floors at a hospital in Jerusalem than work at my comfortable desk job in midtown Manhattan”. The year was 1973, and...

Am I Jewish or American? Living with A Dual Identity

Most people are born with more than one identity. Some identities go hand in hand and have blended together throughout the years. For...

Forgive Me Like It Never Happened

A central theme of the holiday of Sukkot is one’s obligation to sit in a Sukkah. We are taught that the purpose of sitting in a Sukkah is...

Pushing Off Procrastination

I was recently listening to a TED Talk presentation given by Mr. Tim Urban entitled; “Inside the Mind of a Master Procrastinator”. He...

Making The Most Of The Boring Moments In Life

Joseph Epstein in his essay ‘Duh Bor-ing’, states that “Some people claim never to be bored. That’s a lie. One cannot be human, without...

5 Post-Birthright Ideas

1. Host a Shabbat dinner and have your dinner paid for: www.bringbackshabbat.org if you’re in college and www.onetable.org if you’re out...

Is Birthright Just A Fling ?

Scrolling through the pictures of our Birthright trip, a smile slowly forms around my face as I reminisce about my 10-day excursion....

When Words Move Worlds

“Words Matter” “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it’s the only thing that...

Humor In Management

A man in a hot air balloon realized he was lost. He reduced altitude, and spotted a woman below. He descended a bit more and shouted,...

College? Really?

The overall purpose of college is supposed excite about you about a particular career, be a knowledge builder of your chosen career path...