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For every parent the question of G-d and the Holocaust demands a bit of thought. Here in this video, Rabbi Jonathan Sacks tackles the issue and brings amazing clarity to the subject.

Is there something wrong here? So today I took my family for a bar-b-que to celebrate our Nation’s holiday: Passover. Look at the picture above, is there something strange going on? It’s an Arab family enjoying the beautiful Israeli spring weather next to mine. Israel is the future of peace in the world despite theContinue reading “Happy Passover”

Now is the time to start prepping for the Seder night. As father’s we need to be ready with plenty of things to say and activities. If you want a meaningful Seder get started now. A few things you can do to get ready: Buy awesome Hagaddah’s with cool pictures like the one I listedContinue reading “Passover Prep Starts Now”

Despite the recent accusations of the ICC and various threats in America against the Jewish people, we as fathers need to draw upon the wonders of our ancestors faith. In no generation have we had it so good materialistically. Homes, cars, credit cards, etc. Yet for some reason there also hasn’t been such a disconnectContinue reading “Jewish Pride in Trying Times”

As I look back on my own personal journey, now close to 12 years of living in Israel. I am relieved yet disturbed. Making Aliyah was the best thing I ever did in my life. I was inspired by a trip to Israel and began to think where do I want my future? I cameContinue reading “A Push For Aliyah”

This past week has been disturbing as a father, former soldier, teacher and Jew. Since the light of Chanukah has gone, a soldier has been dismissed from his unit after failing to fire on a terrorist who was attacking him. This same week a murder took place on a woman who lives in one ofContinue reading “Outrage in Israel”

Thank you for the wonderful review about my book Not Alone Soldier! I appreciate your comment and feedback in getting the word out about my book! Thanks so much! For anyone who wants to know more about Yosef, check him out here at:

Chanukah was awesome, what made it even better this year is that I finally made it out to Modi’in where the Maccabean graves are. Just outside the town of Modi’in there is a forest called Park Canada. When I was in the IDF, they took us here during Chanukah and our tour guide told usContinue reading “Living the Torah in Eretz Yisrael”

Raising kids in general is not easy, try adding on 613 commandments and doing it with joy. Before we continue, you have to realize that what you are trying to do as a father is beyond comprehension in this day in age. It’s a special time indeed, more and more countries are doing peace withContinue reading “No one said it was Easy – Fifth Night of Chanukah”