I did it. I finally did it. I ended this relationship. It had lasted 18 years, through good times and bad. My family, friends and even acquaintances tried to reason with me, to let it go, it was … more

He loved my photography twice before, but chose a friend to shoot this Bar Mitzvah’s video. Each moment’s ideal angle will tell the story best and render subjects pleasingly. Here I … more

Last Tuesday, we woke up to a different world, to the moment to which history will most likely point an accusing finger. This deal with Iran? It’s a great deal — for Iran, not for the … more

In the Jewish faith the observance of sad historical events also includes an essential human ingredient of optimism that serves to give us something to look forward to — in the case of Tisha … more

Eyes glaze over. Faces sag. Bodies slump. Confusion overcomes and normally confident persons whither at hearing the phrase: everything requires thought. This is true of those who quickly want to … more

Last week, I started the third year in my volunteer job at Kulanu’s Camp Discovery. I love meeting up with my campers from last year, and look forward to meeting the new ones in my baking and … more

Ever since the blessing given to the Tribe of Gad by Yaakov in the middle of Parshat Vaychi, Gad has been considered to be the greatest soldier, and set of soldiers, known to Israel. So well known … more

What makes leaders willing to sacrifice everything? This week marked nine years since my cousin Benjy Hillman fell in battle leading his men into combat in the second Lebanon War in 2006. One would … more

After a marathon 17 days, the P5+1 deal with Iran is done. The final American concessions to are beginning to emerge and I can say with all confidence this deal stinks. It places America, our Sunni … more

In his excellent siddur commentary biur tefilla, "Rebuilding Jerusalem,” Rabbi Jay Goldmintz teaches us the following:  "For thousands of years the Jewish people have mourned the … more