Bicycles

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Bicycles

Shalom Yisrael

Shalom Yisrael

We Will Dance Again - Thank You Boy George!

We Will Dance Again - Thank You Boy George!

Shoes Missing Person

 

(Credit Photo: Dossy Blumenthal)

Shoes Missing Person

Cube Animals

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Cube Animals

From Freebies to Control: The Mechanics of the Mamdani Agenda

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "From Freebies to Control: The Mechanics of the Mamdani Agenda."

Rooted in the grit of New York immigrant life and the timeless wisdom of Jewish tradition, true compassion is not found in state-mandated dependency, but in the fierce commitment to building human self-sufficiency. While political figures like Zohran Mamdani and the DSA offer the dangerous allure of "free" handouts—converting basic human survival into political leverage and bundling state reliance with a radical anti-Western agenda—this strategy ultimately degrades personal dignity and paralyzes actual progress. The higher path, championed by Maimonides and the hard-won American dream, demands that we empower the individual through work, education, and opportunity rather than comforting them in poverty. We must reject the seductive trap of a political machine that trades freedom for control, choosing instead to give struggling families the dignity of a future over the false promise of a freebie.

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From Freebies to Control: The Mechanics of the Mamdani Agenda

Teepee

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Teepee

She Got Chic

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

She Got Chic

Shabbat Candle Lighting

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Shabbat Candle Lighting

Bird of Paradise Flower

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Bird of Paradise Flower

Old City Jerusalem

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Old City Jerusalem

Jews Never Quit

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "Jews Never Quit."

Throughout Jewish history, every generation has faced challenges that seemed impossible to overcome, yet the Jewish people have endured by adapting, rebuilding, and remaining faithful to their mission. From Moshe’s lessons in Devarim to Job’s unwavering faith, Judaism teaches that perseverance does not mean avoiding hardship—it means continuing forward despite it. Today, as Israel faces security challenges and Jews worldwide confront rising antisemitism and shifting alliances, the answer remains the same: we adjust, strengthen ourselves, and continue. The Jewish people have survived because we never surrender our hope, our values, or our determination to build the future.

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Jews Never Quit

Legs Crossed

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Legs Crossed

Umbrella in Bottle

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Umbrella in Bottle

Belgium Chocolate Cake

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Belgium Chocolate Cake

Handbags and Wallets: Blue, Pink, or Black

  

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Handbags and Wallets: Blue, Pink, or Black

Goldfish Swim

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Goldfish Swim

There Is Still Time Today to Make Yesterday Jealous

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "There is Still Time Today to Make Yesterday Jealous."

Inspired by an Uber driver’s profound phrase to "make yesterday jealous," the author reflects on how individuals can overcome the heavy, lingering burdens of past hardships. This mindset aligns closely with the Jewish tradition of teshuvah, which emphasizes that people are defined by their present choices and can actively repurpose past mistakes into fuel for renewal. Modern neuroscience reinforces this spiritual concept through neuroplasticity, demonstrating that the adult brain physically rewires its circuits every time a person chooses a new, constructive behavior over an old pattern. Ultimately, embracing this perspective acts as a disciplined resilience against despair, proving that we are not prisoners of what has been but are entirely capable of shaping our time and destiny.

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There Is Still Time Today to Make Yesterday Jealous

Be Yourself

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Be Yourself

Breakdancing One Hand

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Breakdancing One Hand