On the heels of the July 4th weekend, we Jews should take a moment to appreciate the freedom that America has afforded us and THEN to ask ourselves HOW we use that gift of freedom? Enjoy! Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel

A fascinating & very practical comparison of one who believes in G-d & one who doesn't from the classic Jewish text "Chovos HaLevavos," by Rabbenu Bachya Ibn Pakuda (1050-1120) from Spain. His words from 900+ years ago ring as TRUE AS EVER today! Enjoy!

The dramatic story of Jewish spies scoping out the land of Israel over 3,300 years ago shockingly come back with a NEGATIVE report contradicting both the Almighty & Moshe. How could they have made such a terrible mistake with such drastic consequences? Internal BIAS can cloud even the most clear truths... let's motivate to clear our biases and get to the TRUTH in our lives and in the world! Enjoy!

Most people think that changing the world works "Outside IN," but Torah teaches us just the opposite: changing the world works "Inside OUT." So, if you're into making the world a better place...this is worth 4 minutes of your day. Lots of love, Rabbi

My personal response, grounded in the Torah perspective, to the George Floyd Murder & aftermath... Please put your emotions on hold, take a deep breath, open your mind and hear how we, the Jewish people, created the moral categories with which the situation can be understood. Longer than usual due to the sensitivity of the topic.

We are living in a crazy time in America. This episode shares one POWERFUL lesson of Torah thought about the Exodus, The Leaving of Egypt, that are SO relevant today. Throughout Jewish History, we Jews in the face of oppression have always responded by becoming greater & not by stooping to the level of our oppressors... let every single one of us become greater...

One of the most powerful stories heard from Rabbi Berel Wein about his encounter with Rabbi Yitzhak HaLevi Herzog Israel's 1st Chief Rabbi. This story has words of inspiration about one's purpose in life & direction for every member of the Jewish people and beyond. ENJOY!!! (I hope I did the story justice!)

Fascinating Pew Study Research on the Religious Response of Americans to the Corona Virus. This podcast drills down on how we Jews, the CHOSEN PEOPLE, are responding! Fascinating!!!

Missing Major League Baseball?!?!?! Well, here is an ethical lesson from MLB to inspire us to be better Jews to reach out to our fellow Jews especially in this time of separation.

There is a LOT of worry out there about the financial ramifications of the Wuhan Coronavirus on the world's economy in general & on each of our finances in particular... Let's start with the main concept of all Jewish thought on money, career, and work...Enjoy! (I'm thinking this should be a mini-series. Stay tuned!)