E Pluribus Unum

The ads for Amazon Halo are disturbing. The app itself? Much too intrusive. We should be doing things with our own two hands or the help of others, not apps all the time. 

After a quick return to the Bookriot article from last week, we plunge into a few thought-provoking topics, including empathy for other public speakers, the lenses through which we view the world, and changing people through love instead of hatred. Also, an inspiring story about courage.

Goodbye 2020, hello 2021! So, how do we rate 2020? Is it an objective or subjective rating? Plus, a look at the parsha thanks to insights from Rabbi Jonathan Sacks & Rabbi Joseph Telushkin.

Recent hate-filled comments on my Instagram give me a taste of how awful the world of social media is, and a newfound empathy for people who apologize to the mob. Also, Sabrina the Teenage Witch and end-of-year donations.

A response to a recent article from bookriot.com, listing the best books to learn about Judaism, from a Christian to other non-Jews. Do we have the responsibility to teach others about our culture? Is the United States a Christian nation? And, what's the proper way to spell folks?

What is this Jew's perspective on the hottest Christmas topics: Happy Holidays vs. Merry Christmas, Santa Claus, and Baby, It's Cold Outside?

Why do some people become disillusioned with America when they learn the bad along with the good? Maybe we aren't prepared for the harsh realities of the world. And, the Real Housewives of Atlanta get serious...kinda.

Following a brief summary of Parsha Mikeitz, we delve into a few issues raised in the portion. Revenge, dominant superpowers, and staying true to morality in tough situations. This episode has it all! 

We talk about the story of Chanukah, how it is celebrated, and some of the meanings and lessons to be learned from the light of the menorah.

Here it is: the official COVID episode. What is the conservative response to COVID? It has to do with costs, and I'm not just talking about money.