White Table Flowers

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White Table Flowers

Margarita Buzz Ballz

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Margarita Buzz Ballz

Journeys of Faith in an Uber Ride

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "Journeys of Faith in an Uber Ride."

After attending a Hanukkah celebration, the author meets an Uber driver who, though long disconnected from Jewish life, still feels a deep love for her heritage. Her story reflects the quiet struggle of assimilation and the enduring spark of Jewish identity in the diaspora. Soon after, an antisemitic act in Kew Gardens—where a menorah was torn from a car and desecrated—underscores the persistence of hatred against Jews. Together, these moments reveal both the inner and outer challenges facing the Jewish people and affirm the need to keep the light of faith and knowledge burning brightly.

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Journeys of Faith in an Uber Ride

Holiday Tesla Cybertruck

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Holiday Tesla Cybertruck

Renovation Generation

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Renovation Generation

Chocolate High Heels

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Chocolate High Heels

People Book Ends

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People Book Ends

Ugly Sweater Day

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Ugly Sweater Day

Chocolate Santa

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Chocolate Santa

The Last Candles of Bondi

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "The Last Candles of Bondi."

This poem is a indictment of rising antisemitism and moral decay in Australia and the West. It opens with the massacre of Jewish worshippers on Bondi Beach and portrays the event as both tragedy and omen. The piece condemns political hypocrisy, cultural cowardice, and the normalization of anti‑Jewish hatred under the guise of social justice. Ultimately, it warns that society’s failure to confront this hatred will erode not only its morality but its humanity itself.

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The Last Candles of Bondi

Arcade Jester

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Arcade Jester

Menorah Decorative Plate

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Menorah Decorative Plate

Long and Skinny Racing Car

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Long and Skinny Racing Car

Torah, Prayer, and Good Deeds

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Torah, Prayer, and Good Deeds

Twelve viciously murdered by terrorist gunmen at Hanukkah Lighting in Australia

May G-d have mercy and grant us the courage and strength for good to win out over evil! 🇮🇱 🇺🇸

Twelve viciously murdered by terrorist gunmen at Hanukkah Lighting in Australia

Turning AI Power Toward Human Purpose

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "Turning AI Power Toward Human Purpose."

A lighthearted exchange between friends reveals a serious truth: modern leaders often debate endlessly yet craft only temporary, superficial solutions. The rise of artificial intelligence epitomizes this problem—technological advances enrich a privileged few while deepening inequality and eroding human purpose. Across the world, immense wealth coexists with staggering poverty, creating a dual system of justice and dignity divided by class. We need a moral awakening rooted in religious values of compassion and justice where we align progress with empathy and action to heal a fractured world.

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Turning AI Power Toward Human Purpose

Crystal Eyes

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Crystal Eyes

Beautiful Daytona Beach

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Beautiful Daytona Beach

Lighthouse Staircase

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Lighthouse Staircase

Beach Living

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Beach Living

The Jewish Cure for Anxiety

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "The Jewish Cure for Anxiety."

Anxiety has become a constant backdrop in a world shaken by rapid technological change, economic strain, geopolitical threats, and deep social polarization, leaving many people echoing the fearful question, “What’s gonna be?”. Jacob in the Torah portion Vayishlach models a healthy response to fear through his “Triad of Response”: he prays, uses diplomacy, and prepares defensively, showing that true trust fuses faith with decisive action. Rabbi Nachman of Breslov, despite immense personal suffering, teaches that worry is a spiritual poison and calls us instead to serenity grounded in prayer, gratitude, and confidence that nothing happens outside Divine will. Coelho’s The Alchemist echoes this wisdom through the seer’s insight that seeking to know the future only makes us suffer twice, urging us to embrace a “sacred alliance” of doing our part, trusting God, and focusing on appreciating today rather than surrendering our present joy to imagined tomorrows.

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The Jewish Cure for Anxiety

Bad Headache

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Bad Headache

Thinking Cats

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Thinking Cats

Dream Catcher

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Dream Catcher

Aim Point Shooting Range

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Aim Point Shooting Range

They Call It Fashion

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They Call It Fashion

Rachel's Cry: Empathy's Thanksgiving Lesson

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "Rachel's Cry: Empathy's Thanksgiving Lesson."

Thanksgiving aligns seamlessly with Judaism's emphasis on gratitude to G-d and loved ones. In Parashat Vayetze, Rachel's desperate plea for children meets Jacob's angry rebuke, highlighting a failure of empathy over defensiveness. True thanks requires piercing beyond words to embrace others' inner pain, countering our self-focused tendencies with compassionate listening. Like our foreparents, we can elevate relationships through generous kindness, fulfilling love's essence this holiday.

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Rachel's Cry: Empathy's Thanksgiving Lesson

Native Putting Out a Fire

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Native Putting Out a Fire

Tower and Truck

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Tower and Truck

Bluey Threesome

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Bluey Threesome

The Barest of Heads

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The Barest of Heads

Donut Tunnel

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Donut Tunnel

Thanksgiving Squirrel

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Thanksgiving Squirrel

Enough Is Enough: A Plan for Action

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "Enough Is Enough: A Plan for Action."

Supporters of Hamas have intensified a disturbing campaign of hatred and intimidation, targeting Jewish communities with hateful protests and violent threats. These actions seek not only disruption but the normalization of antisemitism and provocation of violence, exploiting legal protections and testing society’s resilience. Public officials’ inadequate responses risk legitimizing such hateful behavior, highlights the urgent need for decisive action. To confront this crisis, we must implement a comprehensive six-point strategy:

1. Strengthen laws and protections for targeted communities, enforcing hate crime and civil rights statutes and defamation laws.
2. Ensure venue-appropriate security for Jewish institutions and empower law enforcement to act swiftly and without political interference.
3. Hold individuals and public figures accountable for propagating antisemitism under the guise of political critique.
4. Counter misinformation and hate through accurate media reporting, education, and strategic communication campaigns.
5. Secure digital platforms by dismantling coordinated hate campaigns, bot networks, and stopping financial incentives for hate profiteers.
6. Strengthen community resilience through training, education on antisemitism, interfaith dialogue, cross-community alliances, and robust monitoring and reporting systems.

Good people can no longer remain silent as this dangerous tide of hate rises—we must confront it now with clarity, courage, and resolve to safeguard our future.

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Enough Is Enough: A Plan for Action

Cannabis Museum

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Cannabis Museum

Acrobat Robots

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Acrobat Robots

Stained Colored Glass

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Stained Colored Glass

Lighthouses

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Lighthouses

Bubblicious It's the Ultimate Bubble

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Bubblicious It's the Ultimate Bubble

The Powerful Legacy of Jewish Women

 
Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "The Powerful Legacy of Jewish Women."

The Israeli women who suffered during the October 7 terrorist attacks faced unimaginable horrors—they were degraded, raped, murdered, mutilated, and forced to witness the brutal slaughter of their husbands and children, then tragically disbelieved by many. In sharp contrast, Sarah, our biblical foremother, whose son Isaac was spared during the binding, exemplifies unwavering faith and resilience amid hardship—qualities these women embody as they endure. The Torah portion Chayei Sarah teaches that true legacy arises from virtues like faith, kindness, service, rather than worldly achievements. Together, Sarah's enduring strength and the courage of the October 7 victims inspire us to cultivate lasting virtues that define a meaningful, resilient life beyond tragedy.

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The Powerful Legacy of Jewish Women

Twin Cupcakes

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Twin Cupcakes

Israel, the Land of Zion!

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Israel, the Land of Zion!

Stuck on Wall

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Stuck on Wall

Turkey Cake

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Turkey Cake

Colorful Vodka

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Colorful Vodka

From the Binding of Isaac to October 7

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "From The Binding of Isaac to October 7."

The story of Abraham and Isaac reveals how fragile life can be, yet also how faith transforms fear into purpose. For centuries, from Egypt to the Holocaust to October 7, the Jewish people have faced the knife at their throat, believing that G-d would not abandon them. Time and again, His hand has guided us from despair to renewal, from persecution to promise. When we live with righteousness and steadfast faith, the knife meant to destroy us turns instead upon the ram caught in the thicket of evil.

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From the Binding of Isaac to October 7

Flower Hair

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Flower Hair

Plush Stuffed Animals

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Plush Stuffed Animals

Mario Suspenders

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Mario Suspenders

There is Always a Bigger Fish

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

There is Always a Bigger Fish

Extra Large Water Bottle

(Credit Photo: Minna Blumenthal)

Extra Large Water Bottle