(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
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June 30, 2023
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June 25, 2023
Putin: Will He Stay or Go?
Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "Putin: Will He Stay or Go?"Perhaps Putin dodged a bullet today, but we'll see over time if he continues to be so lucky and who is ultimately right about Vladimir Putin's future: will he be whisked away to some Siberian gulag or will he continue his absolute reign over Russia and its people and continue his war for Soviet-era power and dominance?
(Credit Photo: Florian Lisi via https://www.pexels.com/photo/woman-holding-a-painting-12249238/)
June 23, 2023
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June 18, 2023
Looking Beyond the Superficial
Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "Looking Beyond the Superficial."
We are all much more than our physical manifestations in this world, and looks can definitely be deceiving. The most important thing in dealing with ourselves and others is to look beyond the superficial and see each person for who they really are, and G-d’s holy spirit has an outsized role in realizing the potential of who we can be.
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We are all much more than our physical manifestations in this world, and looks can definitely be deceiving. The most important thing in dealing with ourselves and others is to look beyond the superficial and see each person for who they really are, and G-d’s holy spirit has an outsized role in realizing the potential of who we can be.
(Credit Photo: Activedia via https://pixabay.com/photos/spiritualism-awakening-meditation-4552237/)
June 16, 2023
June 14, 2023
Awesome Father's Day Card and Early too!
Thank you to my wonderful children and to Hashem for all his mercy.
(Credit Photo: Minna Blumenthal)June 13, 2023
June 12, 2023
They Must've Enjoyed Those Cheddar Goldfish
Whoever ate these actually left a smiley next to the empty bag.
Now that is someone who loves Cheddar Goldfish! ;-)
Note: Not kosher as far as I am aware.
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
June 11, 2023
On Line For 1 Potato
Wow, this guy waited on line at the supermarket to buy one single potato.
That's right, nothing else.
He wasn't a poor guy or anything, just a regular Joe.
I couldn't help myself and said: "what do you do with just one potato?" ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
What's in the Cholent?
Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "What's in the Cholent?"Anyway, for all of you who have had the experience, I am sure that you will agree that it's truly not a Shabbat meal without a big pot of cholent (or, should I say, dafina, as my Sephardic friends say). And it's not a bowl of cholent that you want to eat unless you've hand-picked every single scoop of it yourself, even if you don't quite know what it is you're looking for to begin with.
(Credit photo: Becky via https://www.flickr.com/photos/35694730@N00/2738330081/in/photolist-5aYE8B-5LdtsL-5YkAgM)
(Credit photo: Becky via https://www.flickr.com/photos/35694730@N00/2738330081/in/photolist-5aYE8B-5LdtsL-5YkAgM)
June 9, 2023
June 8, 2023
A Fine Spine
Can you believe that's our spine?
My back hurts just looking at it. ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
June 7, 2023
Cookie Faces
Unfortunately, in the 3rd row, it looks like Mr. Cookie lost an eye.
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
June 6, 2023
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June 4, 2023
The Best of People
Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "The Best of People."
When we finally got back to the hotel and my wife was feeling better, I told her how amazed I was with the goodness of these complete strangers that we encountered. I saw people who expressed concern and care for someone they didn't know and for whom they wanted nothing in return.I believe that this is ultimately what life is all about: it's not about the money, the honor, or what we get out of a situation; rather, it's about doing good in the world and savoring G-d's blessing over anything that is material or narcissistic.
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)