He is a young American Rabbi with a big smile and an open heart. He's the type of Rabbi who really looks like a Rabbi. Easily identifiable to most of us. This man is a Chasidic Rabbi, some say ultra-orthodox. He has a long beard and wears … [Read more...]
Story: As Days Go By
The man hears a guy talking about how the average person lives to the age of seventy-five. 900 months, 3,900 weeks, and roughly 27,300 days on God's green earth. This man just celebrated his 68th birthday and worries about how he will spend the … [Read more...]
Story: The Napkin
Geryl grew up safely in suburbia, but her heart grew in the murky gray areas of the city. A heart like hers is always open. Whenever she meets someone in need, Geryl goes all in to help. She took on the role of benefactor, advisor, and paper … [Read more...]
Parable: Marble Jar
Have you heard of the marble jar? This story is about a man worried that time is running out. It was Jim's Medicare birthday. He was 65 years old. He knew the stats: The average person lives 75 years. He did the math. 52 x 75 = 3900 weeks. He … [Read more...]
Story: So Many Grandparents
For those of you striving to be the best grandparents ever, let me tell you my story. I became a grandparent at a relatively young age. I got married young and had kids right away, and our son followed the same pattern. We were planning the … [Read more...]
Story: The Draft
It's a big day for Henry. He's expected to be a first-round pick in the NBA draft. Not only does it mean fame and money to be selected early in the draft process, it's a testament to one's talent - some might call it greatness. Henry's life up to … [Read more...]
Story: A Brother for Ben
I live in Brooklyn. I'm a grown man now, but I like to tell the story of when I was a young boy in the first grade. My best friend at the time was Ben Clark. Benny was the youngest in his large family, and his mother was pregnant with her ninth … [Read more...]
Blog: Take Me to the Church
Some people say I'm fearless. I say I'm confident. I'm not afraid of the things that frighten other people. I don't have a tracking device on my children, and I never bought one of those home security systems for my iPhone where I can see the … [Read more...]
Story: One Sweet Soul
One Soul. Yehuda is a good soul. It's Friday, and he's ready for the weekend. Picture this young man in his white sleeveless t-shirt, biceps bulging, hair sheared close, scruffy beard. Engaging smile. Cheery disposition. The white wires of his … [Read more...]
Story: The Wedding
THE ELDER I am at the age where jokes about growing old are a common occurrence. Seventieth birthday celebrations have been plentiful among my siblings and cousins of my large and loving extended family. And then there’s the weddings. The … [Read more...]
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