We Will Dance Again - Thank You Boy George!

We Will Dance Again - Thank You Boy George!

Shoes Missing Person

 

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Shoes Missing Person

Cube Animals

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Cube Animals

From Freebies to Control: The Mechanics of the Mamdani Agenda

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "From Freebies to Control: The Mechanics of the Mamdani Agenda."

Rooted in the grit of New York immigrant life and the timeless wisdom of Jewish tradition, true compassion is not found in state-mandated dependency, but in the fierce commitment to building human self-sufficiency. While political figures like Zohran Mamdani and the DSA offer the dangerous allure of "free" handouts—converting basic human survival into political leverage and bundling state reliance with a radical anti-Western agenda—this strategy ultimately degrades personal dignity and paralyzes actual progress. The higher path, championed by Maimonides and the hard-won American dream, demands that we empower the individual through work, education, and opportunity rather than comforting them in poverty. We must reject the seductive trap of a political machine that trades freedom for control, choosing instead to give struggling families the dignity of a future over the false promise of a freebie.

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From Freebies to Control: The Mechanics of the Mamdani Agenda

Teepee

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Teepee

She Got Chic

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She Got Chic

Shabbat Candle Lighting

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Shabbat Candle Lighting

Bird of Paradise Flower

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Bird of Paradise Flower

Old City Jerusalem

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Old City Jerusalem

Jews Never Quit

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "Jews Never Quit."

Throughout Jewish history, every generation has faced challenges that seemed impossible to overcome, yet the Jewish people have endured by adapting, rebuilding, and remaining faithful to their mission. From Moshe’s lessons in Devarim to Job’s unwavering faith, Judaism teaches that perseverance does not mean avoiding hardship—it means continuing forward despite it. Today, as Israel faces security challenges and Jews worldwide confront rising antisemitism and shifting alliances, the answer remains the same: we adjust, strengthen ourselves, and continue. The Jewish people have survived because we never surrender our hope, our values, or our determination to build the future.

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Jews Never Quit

Legs Crossed

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Legs Crossed

Umbrella in Bottle

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Umbrella in Bottle

Belgium Chocolate Cake

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Belgium Chocolate Cake

Handbags and Wallets: Blue, Pink, or Black

  

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Handbags and Wallets: Blue, Pink, or Black

Goldfish Swim

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Goldfish Swim

There Is Still Time Today to Make Yesterday Jealous

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "There is Still Time Today to Make Yesterday Jealous."

Inspired by an Uber driver’s profound phrase to "make yesterday jealous," the author reflects on how individuals can overcome the heavy, lingering burdens of past hardships. This mindset aligns closely with the Jewish tradition of teshuvah, which emphasizes that people are defined by their present choices and can actively repurpose past mistakes into fuel for renewal. Modern neuroscience reinforces this spiritual concept through neuroplasticity, demonstrating that the adult brain physically rewires its circuits every time a person chooses a new, constructive behavior over an old pattern. Ultimately, embracing this perspective acts as a disciplined resilience against despair, proving that we are not prisoners of what has been but are entirely capable of shaping our time and destiny.

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There Is Still Time Today to Make Yesterday Jealous

Be Yourself

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Be Yourself

Breakdancing One Hand

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Breakdancing One Hand

Green and Orange Flower

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Green and Orange Flower

Dragon Art

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Dragon Art

Downtime = Clean Up Time

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Downtime = Clean Up Time

The Abyss Taught Me That Connection Is Everything

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "The Abyss Taught Me That Connection Is Everything." 

A terrifying dream of being cut off from everyone and everything I love became a powerful meditation on what it means to belong. Through the ideas of karet, exile, and Zion, I came to see that the deepest human fear is not pain but disconnection from G-d, from people, and from purpose. The dream also reminded me that life is meant for relationship: to cleave, to build, to return, and to create continuity rather than isolation. In the end, it left me with a renewed gratitude for belonging and a deeper conviction that connection is what makes life meaningful.

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The Abyss Taught Me That Connection Is Everything

Happy USA 250

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Happy USA 250

Doggy Driver

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Doggy Driver

"זן נדיר" (We Are a Rare Breed) By Corinne Allal

We fear our own shadow

We cling to the walls of the houses
And most of the time are ashamed of our bodies
Digging bomb shelters

We are fleeing from a crazy party
Pushing our way into rowboats
Every dry land is a sinking ship
When digging bomb shelters

We are a rare breed
A strange bird
Dreams in the air
Head in the ground

We deceive mostly ourselves
Not blind but we do not look
And it’s unclear what we will leave behind
Except for the fears

We are a rare breed
A strange bird
Dreams in the air
Head in the ground

"זן נדיר" (We Are a Rare Breed) By Corinne Allal

Bull Head

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Bull Head

These Boots Were Made for Walkin'

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These Boots Were Made for Walkin'

Women in "Baby" Stroller

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Women in "Baby" Stroller

Sail 250 Baltimore

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Sail 250 Baltimore

Don’t Fall for the DSA Branding Machine

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "Don't Fall for the DSA Branding Machine."

Something significant just happened in New York — and most people missed what it really means. A political movement is selling affordability and social justice on the surface while systematically inverting moral reality underneath, recasting terrorists as victims, democracies as villains, and Jews as obstacles to progress. This isn't a policy disagreement or a generational shift in the Democratic Party — it's a branding operation designed to make radical ideas sound compassionate, and it's working. The question is whether enough Americans will see through the packaging before the moral rot becomes permanent.

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Don’t Fall for the DSA Branding Machine

Parasailing

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Parasailing

Community

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Community

Expensive Indian

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Expensive Indian

What a Bunch of Clowns

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What a Bunch of Clowns

JD Vance: A Korach for Our Time

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "JD Vance: A Korach for Our Time."

Israel is fighting an existential battle for survival against a radical Islamic Iranian regime dedicated to the total destruction of the Jewish state. True moral clarity requires standing firmly with allies under siege, not lecturing a democracy from a distance while treating its enemies with diplomatic indulgence. Israel does not need sermons from Washington about restraint; it needs allies who understand that national security is the first duty of government, and that the fundamental threat to peace is not Israel’s defense, but the terror apparatus in Tehran—and the Western leaders who fail to see the difference.

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JD Vance: A Korach for Our Time

Flower in Water

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Flower in Water

Tree Frog Hiding in Playground

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Tree Frog Hiding in Playground

Jeweled Watch

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Jeweled Watch

Vitamin Water

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Vitamin Water

Lollypop Hop

Lollypop Hop

DC Butterfly

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DC Butterfly

Be Bold and Settle Our Entire Land of Israel

 

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "Be Bold and Settle Our Entire Land of Israel."

As Prime Minister Netanyahu’s government boldly allocates $350 million to establish 61 new Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria, he acts as a modern Caleb and Joshua—faithful and courageous in claiming our biblically mandated and historical land despite international condemnation. We must be clear: we cannot and will not let Hamas and its terrorist affiliates steal our Jewish ancestral land or erase our indigenous connection to it. The Bible reinforces this imperative, teaching that fear blinds us to God’s promise while faith empowers us to overcome seemingly impossible obstacles, just as the spies once trembled before the giants of Canaan. Just as the rabbi today courageously corrected a congregation drifting into herd mentality during Shabbat Mussaf, so too must we—especially today’s B’nai Mitzvah, celebrating on the symbolic date of 6/13 (613 mitzvot)—reject secular conformity and stand firm in Jewish responsibility. We are commanded not to blend into the global herd but to break from it, sanctify our actions, and move forward with unyielding faith to build and secure the Land of Israel.

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Be Bold and Settle Our Entire Land of Israel

Fresco Above

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Fresco Above

Hip Replacement

Hip Replacement

Friend or Foe

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Friend or Foe

Gecko Art

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Gecko Art

Recumbent Bike

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Recumbent Bike

Eyes That Do Not See: The Moral Vanity of Anti-Zionism

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "Eyes That Do Not See: The Moral Vanity of Anti-Zionism."

A blind woman regains her sight only to reject the man who loved her, and the story becomes a metaphor for the deepest moral failure: refusing to see the truth once it is in front of you. The piece argues that much of the world treats Israel the same way, condemning the Jewish state through distorted morality while ignoring its history, its self-defense, and the reality of the war it faces. It says critics apply double standards, overlook October 7, and dismiss Israel’s contributions and repeated efforts toward peace. The central message is that the world’s problem is not lack of information, but a refusal to recognize truth, history, and Jewish sovereignty honestly.

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Eyes That Do Not See: The Moral Vanity of Anti-Zionism

Spotted Cat

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Spotted Cat

Fantasy World

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Fantasy World

Buddhist Monks

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Buddhist Monks

Summer Flowers

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Summer Flowers