If The Shoe Fits

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "If The Shoe Fits."

I did everything right—expert fitting, high-tech measurements, a trusted brand—and still ended up with shoes that hurt. It made me think about the ten-page shidduch checklist, the dream job, and our belief that enough preparation can guarantee the right fit. Checklists matter, but they cannot promise that two people, a career, or even a pair of shoes will work together as we hoped. For me, that is where faith enters: doing our part while remembering that success ultimately comes from Heaven—and that someone else’s struggle is not proof they did something wrong.

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If The Shoe Fits

If You Have Your Health, You Have Everything

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "If You Have Your Health, You Have Everything."

After my third surgery this year, there were nights when all I wanted was for the pain to ease enough to let me sleep, and I understood my parents’ words about health in a way I hadn’t before. I found myself turning to Hashem with a simple plea for healing, while feeling grateful for the people helping me through recovery. I do not pretend to know what others are going through, but I think more often now about those living with pain, ongoing treatments, and the uncertainty of not knowing when they will feel better. As I recover, I hope to hold on to that understanding—to be more patient, more willing to help, and more attentive to the people I love.

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If You Have Your Health, You Have Everything

The Laps We Keep Walking

 

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "The Laps We Keep Walking."

This Rosh Hashanah, a difficult year of health challenges alongside the blessing of early retirement led me to confront a central truth: life rarely offers uninterrupted good fortune or a straight path from strength to success. Walking laps despite a limp became my personal reminder that accepting a limitation is not the same as accepting defeat—and that resilience can mean simply taking one more step forward. Remembering my grandmother’s final expression of gratitude to my grandfather, who had patiently cared for her through years of memory loss, reminded me not to wait to thank the people who stand beside us. Amid private sorrow and a deeply divided public culture, we need gratitude, humility, compassion for burdens we cannot see, and the courage to begin again.

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The Laps We Keep Walking

Podiatrist Humor

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Podiatrist Humor

Hip Replacement 101

Hip Replacement 101

Hip Replacement

Hip Replacement

Recumbent Bike

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Recumbent Bike

Pandemic Lives On

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Pandemic Lives On

Last Day Chemo

(Credit Photo: Rebecca)

Last Day Chemo

7 Main Energy Chakras

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

7 Main Energy Chakras

Bad Headache

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal) 

Bad Headache

Blessings

Blessings

Weightlifting Fitness

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Weightlifting Fitness

L'Chaim for Body and Soul

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "L'Chaim for Body and Soul."

Everything that happens in this world has not only a physical dimension but a spiritual one as well. Our very existence is a combination of body and soul, so naturally they work together in tandem. And our physical well-being must be matched by our spiritual alignment with God.

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L'Chaim for Body and Soul

A Dream of Global Crises and G-d’s Sovereignty

 

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "A Dream of Global Crisis and G-d's Sovereignty."

The article discusses the challenges facing the world today, including terrorism, war, health issues, financial crises, environmental problems, and social inequality. Technology can help us to address these challenges, but we also need to rely on G-d for help. The article concludes with the message that we should not be afraid of the challenges facing the world but instead focus on doing what is right and being faithful to G-d.

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A Dream of Global Crises and G-d’s Sovereignty

Who Says This Water Isn't Polluted?

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
 

Who Says This Water Isn't Polluted?

Don't Forget to Wash Your Hands

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Don't Forget to Wash Your Hands

A Fine Spine

Can you believe that's our spine?  

My back hurts just looking at it. ;-)

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

A Fine Spine

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)

The Best of People

Water or Reeses?

 

His shirt (on the shoulder) says:

Water is life.

But the checkout counter clearly communicates that:

Life is Reeses!  ;-)

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Water or Reeses?