My Thoughts on Call of the Shofar
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I may not have a white beard, and I may not be an expert on cults. I’m not an authority on Chasidus, or psychology, or theology. I don’t have legions…
Two Questions
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As far as I see it, there are two underlying reasons why someone would question something for a long time. And the two types of questions are: 1. The Heavy…
The Hazards of Over-Extension
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Sometimes I focus on details. And sometimes I focus on a bigger picture. Hi, I’m Ari. Welcome to my world. When I begin to write something, I have an idea…
The Siege
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Imagine a city under siege. The entrances are blocked off and food can’t be brought in to supply the inhabitants. Food is rationed carefully. Every day, the besieged city-folk stand…
To Catch Ascent
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A month ago, I climbed to the top of the courthouse building. I was with Yakov W. and Aaron F. as we passed the north side of the building. I…
Mordy and the Spider
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Every night my friend Mordy and I would study together. We talked mostly, but it was valuable time. Sometimes we’d go for walks in the college right next to Yeshiva….
What’s in a Name?
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A name is a designated word or words prearranged to mean a specific person or thing. (No, I didn’t look in a dictionary for that definition. Maybe I should have.) In regards to people,…
