Chocolate Bunnies

 (Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Chocolate Bunnies

Last Day Chemo

(Credit Photo: Rebecca)

Last Day Chemo

Chinese New Year

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Chinese New Year

Dragon Perfume

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Dragon Perfume

Keys Keys Keys

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Keys Keys Keys

Hashem Calls on Us to Bring Our Best

 
Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "Hashem Calls on Us to Bring Our Best."

Drawing from a story about diluted Arak, this reflection emphasizes that our spiritual lives should never be compromised by mediocrity or half-heartedness. Parshat Mishpatim reinforces this through the mandate of the "first fruits," calling us to offer Hashem and our community our absolute best rather than our leftovers. This standard of excellence extends to our interpersonal relationships, requiring pure compassion for the vulnerable and integrity even toward our enemies. Ultimately, by dedicating our unique strengths and "choicest portions" to the collective, we build a resilient nation and a life defined by enduring quality.

(AI generated image via Gemini)

Hashem Calls on Us to Bring Our Best

Spinal Cord

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Spinal Cord

Civil War Wagon

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Civil War Wagon

Tied to Tree

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Tied to Tree

Dragons

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Dragons

Each of Us Can Defend Israel

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "Each of Us Can Defend Israel."

As an American Jew, I see in Israelis a courage and vitality born from living under constant threat yet choosing life with fierce resolve. Their resilience—rooted in faith, sacrifice, and purpose—reminds us that Jewish strength has always been both spiritual and physical. While those of us in the Diaspora fight through advocacy, education, and solidarity, only in Israel do Jews truly command their own fate, defending their land and people with their own hands. Across oceans and generations, we are bound by one calling: to stand together in the timeless struggle for freedom, faith, and the survival of our people.

(AI generated image via Gemini)

Each of Us Can Defend Israel

Heart: Blood In, Blood Out

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

 

Heart: Blood In, Blood Out

Fear G-d

(Credit Photo: Dossy Blumenthal)

Fear G-d

Rainbow Lollypops

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Rainbow Lollypops

A Pair of Clowns

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

A Pair of Clowns

Love Letters

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Love Letters

The 250th Hostage: A Divine Homecoming

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "The 250th Hostage: A Divine Homecoming."

After 843 days in captivity, the recovery from Gaza of the last hostage, Ran Gvili—a hero who fought through pain to save a hundred souls—is a breathtaking modern miracle that echoes the sacred moment Moses carried Joseph’s bones toward the Promised Land. This homecoming reveals the profound power of Ezem, the Hebrew "essence" within the bone, proving that for the Jewish people, the remains of the righteous are not mere dust but a foundational spark awaiting the glory of resurrection. Through the divine "fingerprint" of Gematria and Ran’s miraculous return, we see the Almighty’s hand actively weaving the fabric of our redemption. It is a stirring herald of the coming dawn, where the dry bones of our history are reclothed in sovereignty and the light of the Third Temple finally pierces the darkness.

(AI generated image via Gemini)

The 250th Hostage: A Divine Homecoming

7 Main Energy Chakras

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

7 Main Energy Chakras

Amazing Video: The War of Good Over Evil

G-d is with Israel! 

Amazing Video: The War of Good Over Evil

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