My teenage years were spent thirsting for a big idea. I was searching for something that would catch my imagination. Although I went to an Orthodox Jewish school, there was nothing I was taught that fired my passion. In fact, by the age of sixteen I was rather apathetic about…
Today’s Greatest Political Dilemma
In the world today we seem to be facing tremendous challenges. There seems to be two types of views the western more secular view on the one hand and the religious fundamentalist dictatorial view on the other. I know that these are sweeping generalizations but for our purposes they will…
A Users Guide To Revolutions
Over the past three years the world has seen some of the most remarkable political revolutions. March 2003 saw the downfall of Saddam Hussein’s tyrannical regime. In November 2003 former Soviet republic of Georgia saw the Rose Revolution leading to the instalment of a proper democratic government. Then, in 2004…
Is It Really My Money?
Recently I was listening to a debate on the Radio, in which the presenter was arguing against giving money to charity. He said, “I have worked hard for my money and I want to keep it for myself. I work hard to be able to have a nice car, a…
Is Astrology Kosher?
Predicting the future is big business. From newspaper astrologist to corporate consultants they all profit from our insatiable desire to know the unknowable. Often when contemplating major changes I am tempted to check my astrological reading. Is there anything wrong with this? Can intelligent people believe in astrology without feeling injudicious? …
Inspiring God and Performing Miracles:
As a teacher, rabbi and writer I am fortunate to be able to interact positively with many people. Often people come to speak with me or join a class that I give with a passionate craving for spiritual knowledge and inspiration. Unbeknown to them their desire to learn and to…
New-Age Spiritual Gurus: Real or Fake?
We live in an age of contradictions. On the one hand the post-modern age is histories most materialistic and narcissistic. In the united states there are hundreds of thousands of people who follow new-age gurus offering a whole smorgasbord of different spiritual paths that claim to be more evolved and…
Relax For The Sake Of It
It’s a new fad. Many spas and health clubs have them – they are called “relaxation rooms”. Many of us live a stress filled existence where the only relaxation we get is when we are sleeping. Even when we are on vacation we have access to our cell phone, e-mail…
Must We Constantly Struggle?
‘As the plane landed at Ben Gurion airport, the Captain made his announcement: “Please remain seated with your seatbelt fastened until this plane comes to a complete standstill and the seat belt signs have been turned off. To those who are seated, we wish you a Merry Christmas, and hope…
The Secret of Getting to Know Ourselves
People who do not know themselves properly are unable to make correct choices for themselves. They are blind to where they are going wrong in life, and they inevitably get into the wrong types of relationships and jobs. But worry not: help is at hand. On the Internet there are…