The Silence of the Lamb

Rabbi Benjamin Blech

Rabbi Benjamin Blech

Six Million: The Problem With Numbers

Do the enormous numbers of the Holocaust depersonalize it?

Wrestling with Suffering

Jewish philosophical approaches to one of life's fundamental questions.

Jealousy_

Combating jealousy begins with the realization that God gives everyone just what exactly what he needs.

Contending With the Holocaust

Beneath the suffering and pain of the Holocaust lie the seeds of understanding our mission as Jews, even today.

My Cousin Yehuda

A cousin of the 5-month-old baby who was murdered by Palestinian terrorists reflects on this barbaric killing.

Go To Israel

Youth movements have cancelled summer trips to Israel, and the Maccabiah Games were almost postponed. Now may be the perfect time to visit.

"The Surrendered Wife"?

I cringed at the title, but the book, "The Surrendered Wife," offers a surprising amount of wisdom.

History Crash Course #32: Hillel and Shammai

In a time when many things were going wrong for the Jews, the sages Hillel and Shammai defined what was going right.

The Jewish Ethicist: Religious Disclosure

Does one have to tell a prospective employer that he keeps Shabbat? Is it permissible for a man to remove his kippah?

Dating Advice #67 - Newlywed Blues

Now that she's married, she's thinking back how life was better as a single. Is there a way out of these doldrums?

Missionaries Impossible

"Jews for Jesus" enlist the Holocaust in a grotesque attempt to snare Jews.

Father's Day and Raw Eggs

Memories from age 8 shed light on a deep spiritual truth: You will be judged the way you judge others.

Positive States

We all have moments of positive inspiration. The trick is to capture them for easy access in the future.

History Crash Course #31: Herod the Great

A madman who murdered his own family and many rabbis, Herod was also the greatest builder in Jewish history.

The Jewish Ethicist: Counterfeit Bills

Can you pass it along or does "the buck stop here?"

Dating Advice #66 - When Will I See You Again?

Two readers, same problem: They can't get someone to commit to the next date!

Archaeology and the Bible - Part 2

Is there archaeological evidence that supports the Bible?

An Exemplary Response

among the occupied nations of Europe was the way Denmark rallied to save its Jews.

The Red Tent

A popular novel characterizes the founders of the Jewish people as full of intrigue, lust and deceit. Should that bother us?

Shavuot and The Magnificent 7's

An incredible tapestry of 7's is woven into Creation. How many can you name?

Sara Yoheved Rigler

Night of the Sirens

How does one respond to Israel's recent tragedies?

The Jewish Ethicist: Embellishing Your Resume

Is it okay to stretch the truth a bit to increase your chances of getting a job interview?

History Crash Course #30: The Romans

Jewish tradition maintains the Romans were descendants of Esau, the bloodthirsty brother of Jacob.

The Workplace Covenant

"What do you expect from your job?" In asking this question, we often forget to consider what our employer expects from us.

Kabbala #23: Malchut: The Kingdom Within

The last sefirah is the most important because God uses it to act through His creation.

Shai's Big Hit

There are special moments in life when we touch God's perfection. Here's one of them.

The Jerusalem Generation

Internet, 21st century, global economy. It's a new generation of young people. What vision is the Jewish community offering them?

Terminal Life

There is no greater source of pain than the imminent loss of a loved one.

History Crash Course #29: Revolt of the Maccabees

The Jewish revolt against the Greeks sets a precedent as the world's first religious war.

The Jewish Ethicist: The Extortion Game

In my business, bribery is just part of the territory.

Dating Advice #64 - Spiritual Chasm

She's leaning toward traditional Jewish practice. He's an atheist. Is there hope for them together?

When Walls Speak

A recent convert to Judaism discovers that spirituality is embedded not only in souls, but also in the bricks of a wall.

History Crash Course #28: Greek Persecution

Terror reigned -- women were killed with babies tied around their necks.

The Jewish Ethicist: Snitching

When is it ethical to be a tattle-tale?

Gossip in the Workplace

If not for recycled rumors, catty appraisals, backhanded compliments and sarcastic asides, how would we ever make interesting conversation?

Broken Bodies, Broken Hearts

The story of one small Ethiopian boy dying in Addis Ababa and one Jewish physician who wouldn't give up on him.

Dating Advice #63 - Fear of Abandonment

He's afraid that she'll stop dating him. What's the psychology behind this fear -- and how can he fix it?

No More Watermelon

A tour of duty in the Israeli army shows one man the pain of a nation, and the pain of a family.

The Jewish Ethicist: When Is It Cheating On Taxes

How far is too far when it comes to reducing taxes?

Confessions of a Reject

Every aspect of our lives is a breeding ground for potential rejection. We better find ways to deal with it.

The Jewish Ethicist: Chat Room Charades

Is it ethical to assume a false identity online in order to promote your product?

On The Brink in Ethiopia

Dr. Rick Hodes has put himself in the middle of Africa's bloodiest conflicts to save lives.

Leadership and Corporate America

The corporate environment is always changing. Here's my checklist of the ten most desired leadership traits I learned in the U.S. Army.

Being Vs. Doing

Separating "Who I Am" from "What I Do".

The Jewish Ethicist: Ethical Stealing?

On stealing money to collect a debt, and making up time for a job that requires no real work.

Bentley!

Everyone (well, mostly guys) with any kind of money eventually succumbs to a beautiful car.

The Superwoman Juggling Act

Doing it all means that eventually something will give -- your health, your family or your spiritual life.

The Jewish Ethicist #3 The Upshot on Downloading MP3s

Is there anything wrong with downloading MP3 songs from the Internet?

Just Like Me

We all have gifts and personal differences. Remembering we all come from the family of Adam helps us to deal with cultural and racial diversity in the workplace.

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