BINA Living
Ancient Jewish wisdom applied in a modern world through Personal growth.
This month’s classes:
BINA Living
Starts 9:20AM
The Goal
Rabbi Michoel GourarieThe Torah begins by describing the six days of creation. When G-d made the universe the first thing He created was light. This seems strange…
Who should I vote for?
Rabbi Yaacov ChaitonQuestion: With the federal election coming up in four weeks (here in Australia) I’ve been wondering – what kind of qualities should we be looking for in our leaders?
Does Judaism Need an Update?
Question: Why do we eat apples and honey on Rosh Hashanah? I know it is supposed to symbolise a sweet new year, but there are plenty of other
Keep Laughing
The Talmud relates that the great sage Rabbah had the following practice. When he lectured in Talmudic law he would always begin with a joke…
Do Bar Mitzvahs Promote Teenage Violence?
Question: Here’s a question I struggle with: every year 13-year old bar mitzvah boys in synagogues around the world will intonate the Torah’s
Bless Yourself
Question: In Judaism we seem to be preoccupied with “blessing G-d” – we bless Him before and after eating, we bless Him many times in our daily
Are Doubts Normal During Engagement?
Question: Is it normal to have doubts during an engagement? My friends tell me I should be 100% certain that I have made the right decision,
Are You Busy?
Are My Husband's Text Messages Private?
Question: Are text messages private? My husband and I have a major disagreement over this. He gets furious when I look at his phone, saying…