Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "A More Important Checklist for Yom Kippur."
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Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "A More Important Checklist for Yom Kippur."
Checklist for Yom Kippur
Rosh Hashanah Reflections
Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "Lessons in Life and Meschlichkeit."
Lessons in Life and Menschlichkeit
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
In The Quiet Hours
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.
The Best of People
Jealous Over Nothing
The essence of keeping kosher is not that we just keep the dietary kosher laws and eat only that which G-d commanded is permissible to us, but more so that we feed our spiritual soul with G-d’s manifestation to us and ultimately that we live kosher lives through His wisdom and the performance of good deeds.
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Kosher in Body and Soul
She created this meme based on what I said.
I couldn't be happier.
And my dear dad would be proud! ;-)
Do The Right Thing
Make Your Life a Sanctuary for G-d
The Worst Curse
Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "Ten 'Points to Ponder'."
My dear father, Fred Blumenthal (ZT”L), like many from his generation, used to read Reader’s Digest. I remember that there was a section called “Points to Ponder,” which I thought was a good title for things that can have a deeper and more profound meaning in our lives. So in this vein, I’d like to share a variety of thoughts that may give you pause to ponder as well.
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Ten ‘Points to Ponder’
Pop Culture Just Doesn't "Get" Us
Giving the World a Hand
KanyeWest - I hope that you visit Auschwitz and think deeply about the hurtful, hateful anti-Semitic words that you said. Hopefully, you can change your rhetoric to feelings and words of love and brotherhood.
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“Death Con” NEVER AGAIN
Finding Truth in a Topsy-Turvy World
Stairs and ramp in one.
Love thinking of those with disabilities as part of what we do! ;-)
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Pretty Brilliant Accessibility
Alone, in the quiet.
There is pain, suffering, and loss.
Anxiety and depression.
But wait, there is also faith.
Never Truly Alone
Life is tough on everybody, but when you have a disability, it can be even harder.
It doesn't take much to see or ask if there is anything you can do to help someone.
Just the gesture alone can go a long way to making people feel valued, cared about, and that they are not alone out there.
We all need help sometimes, so why not help others? ;-)
(Credit Photo: Dossy Blumenthal)
Help The Handicapped
Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "Leadership With Heart."
Leadership With Heart