Experiencing the Holidays

Isn’t it strange to wish people a happy ‘head of the year’ rather than a happy ‘new year’? But that’s exactly what Rosh Hashana means! Why? Here’s a short thought that can help get us into the headspace on the cusp of next year, especially in these challenging times, with the beautiful rendition of a familiar tune by the maestro Mendy Portnoy. Shana Tova! --- Don’t forget to Like & Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/RabbiBenji Rabbi Benji: Educator. Innovator. Spiritual Entrepreneur. (Accidental) Rabbi. For more about Rabbi Benji: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RabbiBenji Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rabbibenji/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rabbi_benji Website: https://www.rabbibenji.com/

Go into Rosh HaShana and Yom Kippur prepared to make the most of what can be a daunting experience. These 3 tips will help you make the most of your synagogue and shule services these holidays.

The news cycle has been consumed with divisive election campaigns for the better part of a year but the truth is, there is so much more that unites us than divides us. On September 25th, 2019 (election day), I asked Israelis from across the political spectrum what they like most about Rosh Hashanah. Here's what they said.

Sukkot is a perplexing holiday. Coming right after Yom Kippur it leaves us wondering: What is this all even about?

While out in nature for some father-daughter time, Shayna asked me a brilliant question about Tu Bishvat. As she liked my answer, I thought I would share it with you all. Tu BiShvat Sameach! --- Don’t forget to Like & Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/RabbiBenji Rabbi Benji: Educator. Innovator. Spiritual Entrepreneur. (Accidental) Rabbi. For more about Rabbi Benji: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RabbiBenji Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rabbibenji/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rabbi_benji Website: https://www.rabbibenji.com/

I had a great time learning about the Jewish festival of Purim with my kids and we wanted to share some of the meaning with everyone - hope you enjoy! Purim Sameach! --- Rabbi Benji: Educator. Innovator. Spiritual Entrepreneur. (Accidental) Rabbi. Don’t forget to Like & Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/RabbiBenji​ For more about Rabbi Benji: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RabbiBenji​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rabbibenji​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rabbi_benji​ Website: https://www.rabbibenji.com

Standing before the nations of the world, David Ben-Gurion powerfully used the Pesach story to make the case for the establishment of a Jewish state. The story continues...Chag Pesach Kasher V'Sameach! --- Rabbi Benji: Educator. Innovator. Spiritual Entrepreneur. (Accidental) Rabbi. Don’t forget to Like & Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/RabbiBenji​ For more about Rabbi Benji: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RabbiBenji​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rabbibenji​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rabbi_benji​ Website: https://www.rabbibenji.com

What if I said that you are only 20 shared Seder Nights away from the exodus from Egypt... --- Don’t forget to Like & Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/RabbiBenji Rabbi Benji: Educator. Innovator. Spiritual Entrepreneur. (Accidental) Rabbi. For more about Rabbi Benji: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RabbiBenji Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rabbibenji/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rabbi_benji Website: https://www.rabbibenji.com/

How do we go from mourning one day to celebration the next? The emotional rollercoaster of Yom HaZikaron and Yom Ha'Atzmaut is a lesson in itself... --- Rabbi Benji: Educator. Innovator. Spiritual Entrepreneur. (Accidental) Rabbi. Don’t forget to Like & Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/RabbiBenji​ For more about Rabbi Benji: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RabbiBenji​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rabbibenji​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rabbi_benji​ Website: https://www.rabbibenji.com