Explain the relationship between our hopes and our reality. Does prayer have an affect on our world?

In the early 90's  Rav Dovid Fegin, a dear friend, presented me with a special gift which i cherish to this very day.

July 20, 1969,  the night of the first moon walk, the unexpected turn of events which nearly caused me to spend the night in the Southfield Police station.

In my late 20s I attempted to climb Mt. Rainer. I came to know the meaning of sudden and immediate danger. B'H I'm here to tell the story.

Rescuing a Saint Bernard from the trail at Bold Mountain, CA  

Entering my junior year at collage, I got a message at Bob"s diner that changed the direction in life.

Along the journey towards learning to live a modern orthodox life, it  turns out to be more than just learning Torah, doing mitzvot, and giving tzedakah. Its the people you meet along the way and how they enrich your life.

A beautiful bike ride off road turns into a life saving experience. 

On this Yom Kippur morning, when  I expected only normality,  I found myself completely alone with only the Creator.