Many people struggle with the question of what does our Jewish identity mean while living in the 21st Century in a rapidly changing world. It often almost seems impossible to even consider living a spiritual, meaningful and purposeful life in our multi-faceted world with all of its many distractions and challenges.
We think back to the Jews in Shtetl who were clustered in their little cozy corners and had Judaism available and accessible right there in their communities and villages. They lived their simple lives with meaning, ritual and a deep and meaningful relationship with G-d. They weren’t caught up in a fast changing world that offered the kinds of opportunities and distractions that we are faced with today and life … Read More »
War seems like it’s around the corner and hundreds of heavily armed fighters are ready to attack at any moment with tremendous firepower. People are unsure what to do and no one seems to know how to handle the terrifying situation that is looming ahead.
Have you ever looked at the ground beneath you and wondered what is beneath your feet? Maybe there is some oil or gas beneath you, or maybe there is an old archeologcal find waiting to be found, or perhaps there is some large reserve of water underneath your feet?