We are multifaceted human beings: the side we portray to our close friends and family is not the same as we show to the outside world. We have an outer and an inner personality. These two sides can at times conflict with each other. As King Solomon said, "There is…
Month: March 2006
Modern-day Jewish Kapos
There will always be Jews who help their enemies demonize them in order to gain favour. Anti-Semites have always been good at exploiting this Jewish weakness – indeed the Nazis were experts at this. Now in the twenty-first century the Anti-Semites are at it again. During a visit by…
We Must Learn From Children
The prophet Malachi (3:24) prophesised about the day when “he shall turn the heart of the fathers to the children,” a recent experience in a London state primary school made me yearn for the fulfilment of this prophecy. I was invited to talk to children in a state school regarding…
Immigration: A Judaic View
This week has seen mass demonstrations all across the United States over the issue of immigration. Indeed this is a big issue. In order for there to be a strong and safe country, the borders must be safe and secure. However, many of those who are arguing for tougher immigration…
Separation of Church & State
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. — The First Amendment to…
The Answer to Political Apathy
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? …