No Regrets

While I was a young man, learning in Kollel, I found out that Amazon.com was going public. I had been a fan of Amazon, for many years, and I was intrigued by their business model. Every order was delivered on time, every time – exactly as promised. It seemed to be a company poised for [...]

The Wonders of Hashem’s World – The Brain

I heard a rustling It was late Friday night; I was walking to a friend’s house, when I heard a rustling in the bushes. I looked over, and in the shrubs I saw it – a street rat. I can’t say I jumped. I can’t say I ran. It was like being zapped with an [...]

HASHEM, You Owe Me – and You Owe Me Big Time

HASHEM, I don’t mean to complain, but you owe me. I mean, just look at everything I do for you. I daven. I put on tefilin. I eat only kosher. It’s not easy, you know. When I’m on the road, there are times when I can barely find a snack. But more than that, I [...]

The Shmuz on Emunah – Stop Playing G-d

Eighty percent of our emunah problems and ninety percent of our questions on HASHEM stem from one mistake — we play G-d. Playing G-d means I know exactly what I need. I need to marry that woman. I need that job. I need my child to get into that school. I’ve talked to HASHEM about [...]

Bitachon Workshop – No Regrets

While I was a young man learning in kollel, I found out that Amazon.com was going public. I had been a fan of Amazon for many years, and I was intrigued by their business model. Every order was delivered on time, every time – exactly as promised. It seemed to be a company poised for [...]

Parshas Bechokosai – The Power of a Tzibbur

“If you go in my ways and follow my statutes…Five of you will chase a hundred, and a hundred of you will chase ten thousand, and they will fall from your sword.” Vayikra 26:8 The Torah is very explicit that if the Jewish nation follows the ways of HASHEM, we will enjoy peace, prosperity, and [...]