Andy (אברהם נפתלי) Blumenthal Leadership, Technology, Life, and Faith ✡: Funny

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "Go Forth. Take the Porcelain Bird."

Every morning, our lobby table offers fresh evidence that one person’s clutter is another person’s treasure—or at least my wife’s daily entertainment. But a well-meaning neighbor’s endless donations raise a question bigger than any porcelain bird: when does generosity become someone else’s responsibility? Through Abraham’s handling of shared space and his attentive hospitality, Lech Lecha offers a lesson in giving that considers both the recipient and the neighbors. I’m hoping we can find a solution that preserves everyone’s goodwill—and my wife isn’t downstairs right now adopting the bird.

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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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