Category: Personal
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Stop Telling Me Art Doesn’t Matter
Enough with this idea that art and creativity are luxuries. But they are necessities. As important as science, medicine, and religion.
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Why Every Jew Needs To Be Part Of A Community
Unsatisfied with your community? This post is about why you desperately need one, and why being alone, with only God as your companion, is not an option.
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Why You Should Ruin Your Shidduch Chances
Yes, you can ruin your shidduch chances. This is why you should do it anyway.
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Feed Starving Mother Artists
There’s an epidemic of sick, starving artists in our nation. But thank God, there are a few people trying to feed and heal them, like my wife.
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The Only Reason You Haven’t Gone Insane Or Killed Yourself
If we were truly honest with ourselves, we would be crushed by the weight of our meaningless existence. So why hasn’t that happened? (Possible triggers.)
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How To Not Keep Jews Orthodox
My response to Eli Finks recent series of posts about keeping Jews orthodox, and my view on what truly drives people to become and stay religious. #longread
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How To Deal With People Who Sell Ideas And Beliefs
Politicians. Priests. Rabbis. Activists. They are all trying to sell us ideas and beliefs, just like a used car salesman offloading a 97 Buick.
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Your Ideas Matter
The world has taught us to run from our ideas, from risk, and from failure. We avoid highs and lows, but miss out on everything about life that matters.
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A Better Life Is One Step Away
Today is the day. Now is the time. Just one step.
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You Can’t Hide Your Hate Anymore
We used to think antisemitism and racism were a thing of the past. Thanks to social media, Israel, and Ferguson, we can now stop fooling ourselves.