April 29, 2026

We’re All Human When It Comes to Chicken Fingers

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "We're All Human When It Comes to Chicken Fingers."

A synagogue set aside a special kiddush table for teens, clearly announced and even humorously “guarded” to keep it reserved for them. Despite this, one adult ignored the boundary and took food from the teen table, highlighting a gap between stated standards and personal behavior. Although the individual was known for criticizing others, no one confronted him, reflecting a conscious choice to avoid embarrassment or retaliation. The episode ultimately became a lesson in restraint, humility, and the Jewish values of not taking revenge or bearing a grudge.

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Painting Time

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April 28, 2026

Dragon Art

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April 27, 2026

Crane Birds

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April 26, 2026

Bag of Calories

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April 24, 2026

Israel at 78: The Future It Must Build

 

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "Israel at 78: The Future It Must Build."

Israel’s 78th Independence Day serves as a powerful reminder that Jewish sovereignty is a lived reality, balancing the unrestrained joy of the next generation with the steady resolve of those who defend it. This restoration of dignity and agency defies centuries of displacement, asserting a permanent right to self-determination that persists despite modern challenges and critics' double standards. Rooted in the ethic of teshuvah, the nation embraces a culture of self-reflection and responsibility rather than a claim to perfection. As Israel looks toward its 80th year, it remains committed to a future defined by regional cooperation, global innovation through Tikkun Olam, and an unyielding security that protects its moral purpose.

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Know Before Who You Stand

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April 23, 2026

Nickle A Shtickel

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April 22, 2026

The Hatikva

🇮🇱 The Hatikva for anyone who wants to learn to sing it:

Kol od ba'le'vav p'nima
(As long as in the heart within)

Nefesh Yehudi ho'miyah
(The Jewish soul yearns)

Ulfa'atei mizrach kadima
(And forward, to the ends of the East)

Ayin le’Tziyyon tzofiyah.
(An eye gazes toward Zion)

Od lo avdah tikva'tenu
(Our hope is not yet lost)

Hatikva bat sh'not al'payim
(The hope of a two thousand years)

Lihiyot am chofshi be'artzeinu
(To be a free nation in our land)

Eretz Tziyyon v'Yerushalayim.
(The land of Zion and Jerusalem)


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Peace Taxi

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April 21, 2026

WALL-E Robot

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April 20, 2026

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Chasid Puppet

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April 19, 2026

Politics Must Never Trump Morality

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "Politics Must Never Trump Morality."

The United States is currently experiencing a dangerous lapse in strategic judgment by allowing partisan politics to undermine its essential alliance with Israel against the Iranian regime. While Iran continues to fuel global instability through terrorist proxies and nuclear ambitions, American leaders must reject baseless conspiracy theories and the rising tide of antisemitism that seeks to recast democratic defense as aggression. True national security requires the maturity to prioritize the victory of our warfighters and the integrity of our borders over domestic grievances or ideological activism. Ultimately, America must reclaim its moral clarity by standing unapologetically with its allies and maintaining a firm distinction between democratic partners and terrorist adversaries.

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Beautiful Figurine Menorah


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April 17, 2026

Anatomy 101

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April 15, 2026

Three Eyed Aliens

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April 14, 2026

Never Again!


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Aldi Delivery Zone

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April 13, 2026

Even Rocky Knows Where It All Comes From


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Chicka Chicka Boom Boom

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April 12, 2026

Happy Birthday 78 Years Israel 🇮🇱


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Losers Getting The Boot


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Holy Math: Why the Number 8 Changes Everything

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "Holy Math: Why the Number 8 Changes Everything."

The "Eighth Day" is our sacred mandate to stop escaping the physical world and start sanctifying it, merging the raw materials of our lives with the fire of the Divine. From the act of circumcision and the inauguration of ancient Tabernacle to the miraculous oil of Chanukah, we see that the number eight is the heartbeat of Jewish resilience and the ultimate key to rededication. Even in our darkest modern moments, like the transition from the agony of October 7 to the unified defiance of October 8, we prove that pain can be transmuted into a powerful, holy purpose. This is the secret of our existence: taking every cry, every coin, and every breath to build a home for G-d right here in the thick of human experience.

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April 10, 2026

Crazy Conspiracy Candace "Cancer" Owens

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Happy Enlightenment

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April 9, 2026

Tucker, Megyn, Candace, and Alex - Low IQ Trash of America


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Graffiti Bus Stop

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April 8, 2026

The Old Country


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April 7, 2026

Cow Tongue


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April 6, 2026

G-d Bless the USA and Israel!


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April 5, 2026

Tree of Life

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Two Passover Experiences: Precision vs. Passion

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "Two Passover Experiences: Precision vs. Passion."

This Passover, I experienced two contrasting experiences: a strictly Orthodox seder marked by meticulous ritual precision—down to timed matzah portions and hand signals for completion—but lacking communal joy, and a vibrant Conservative synagogue service filled with song, welcoming families, and a delightful matzah pizza kiddush despite halachic deviations. The Orthodox seder honored every mitzvah with sincerity, yet felt at times burdensome and subdued, exemplified by silent, clock-watched eating. In contrast, the synagogue emphasized community warmth, inspiring sermons with handouts, and active participation from children and adults alike. Both approaches hold value—perfect halacha and b’simcha must coexist—but ritual should never overshadow the heart’s delight in serving Hashem.

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April 2, 2026

Head Carving

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April 1, 2026

Almost Looks Real

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