Just as with last week’s horrific shooting in Charleston, there were national rabbinic organizations that issued statements regarding a national event. Following this morning’s decision by the Supreme Court of the United States of America to allow for a redefining...
This spring, a collaborative series of public conversations on Orthodoxy took place between two knowledgeable rabbinic scholars. “Orthodoxy in Theory and Practice” featured Rabbi Dov Linzer, Rosh HaYeshiva of Yeshivat Chovevei Torah, and Rabbi Aryeh Klapper, Dean of the Center...
On Sunday, I attended my first-ever one-man performance. Taking place at The Complex in Hollywood as part of the Hollywood Fringe Festival, I saw “What Be G*d is Blessing”, a one-man performance written and performed by Sean Topps. “What Be...
Back in January when my sister and brother-in-law visited and gave us a couple of game expansions for Firefly: The Game, I was inspired by the two new ships that came with Pirates & Bounty Hunters and thought about creating...
After hearing about Belmont Brewing Company‘s celebrating their 25th anniversary, marking them as Southern California’s oldest brewpub, I knew I had to visit, especially since they’re one of the few breweries in Long Beach. Nestled amongst other shops by the...
Following the horrific attack in Charleston, South Carolina which took place the other night, numerous organizations across the country issued statements condemning the attack. Amongst these organizations were many Jewish organizations. There were also four national rabbinic organizations that offered...
On our trip to Israel earlier this year, one place that was recommended to me to try beer-wise was Beer Bazaar. Fortunately, it’s a very easy place to visit! Located in a very central location within Tel Aviv’s Shuk HaCarmel,...
I have heard people say that there is no concept of adolescence in Judaism – that one becomes an adult at 13 and is a fully part of societal obligations. Indeed, there is a common saying that pops up around...
Not infrequently in the Babylonian Talmud is the Hebrew Bible quoted. But how much of it is quoted? Recently, the numbers were crunched over at Sefaria and they came up with the results. While more than a quarter of the...
With Firefly The Game (and Blue Sun), the game, while competitive, it’s kind of like golf or bowling, in that one competes with other players to win the game, but there is no direct interaction, for the most part (yes,...
