Hi, Hope you’re having a great day. … A few thoughts on President Obama’s new initiative. Increasing the speed of internet connection in America. Because we are way behind countries like South Korea, Japan and the Netherlands. And ranked only 10th. (We used to be 28th) … I may be hopeless. Because I grew up […]

Hi – Hope you’re having a great day. I heard a very interesting news report yesterday. Unfortunately, there are still many people without power since the most recent storm. People were asked how they’re managing. And in one suburb that was very hard hit? This fellow said that he was fortunate.  He actually had power. […]

Hi, Hope you’re having a great day. I wanted to share another wonderful piece of Torah Minute feedback. I recently wrote a tribute to my Dad. “One of my earliest memories is driving in the car with my Dad.  At every intersection, he would stop and wave the people on.  With a smile!  I try […]

Hi, Hope you’re having a great day. … There was an attempted hold up at a Dunkin Donuts. The robber pointed a gun and demanded the cash from the register. What did the person behind the counter do? There was a big ceramic jug on the counter for “tips for exceptional service”. He took the […]

Hi, Hope you’re having a great day. … I recently got myself into a very “sticky” situation. I was in a building undergoing renovations. And when I opened the door to one of the rooms and walked in? I heard someone yelling… “No! Stop!” “Oh no!” What happened? They were putting tiles on the floor. […]

Hi, … Memory aids. We may use them to remember important things. Like someone’s name, birthday or anniversary. Here’s one we can use to remember our priorities. … The Hebrew school teacher was determined. She was going to get the kids to remember the names of the “Five Books of Moses”. “Who can list all […]

Hi, Hope you’re enjoying the nice weather while we have it. Autumn is here. Which means a few things to me as a jogger. On one hand? The trees are getting beautiful. And jogging through a park or even a tree lined street can be breathtaking. But fall makes me think of something else. My […]

Hi, I can’t believe it. It’s almost Rosh Hashanah! A time for self-examination. A time to step back. And see where we need to improve. In our relationships with other people. And with G-d. … And the truth is that it’s easy to become discouraged. Because we’ve been there. Done it. … Like last Rosh […]

Hi, Hope all is well. Something happened yesterday that ended up being quiet funny. At the CTN Center we have a mail chute outside that opens into a small shelf. Someone noticed a metal object sitting on the shelf. It must have been dropped through the mail slot. And she got scared. Very scared! (In […]

Hi, Hope all is well. We were in New York for my niece’s wedding. I find myself saying all the things my aunts and uncles used to say to me. “I can’t believe it! You were just born yesterday”! … I read an appreciation of a very special Rabbi and Jewish educator who passed away […]