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BINA Living

Ancient Jewish wisdom applied in a modern world through Personal growth.

This month’s classes:

Friday, October 4
2nd Day Rosh Hashana in Vaucluse
BINA Living
Starts 9:30AM
Monday, October 21
Sukkot Mens Club
BINA Living
Starts 7:45PM
Purim and Noise

Question: I find Purim a very noisy festival. During the Megila when the name of Haman is mentioned children…

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Jew Blue

Question: Is there such a thing as a “Jewish colour”?

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Can I Befriend the Son of a Nazi?

Question: I have an acquaintance who was born in Germany, but raised most of his life in the USA. His father was a member…

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Moulded not welded

The Tabernacle, G-d’s place of rest in this world, was comprised of many holy objects and items – the alters, the menorah…

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Happiness is Your Choice

Question: I know Purim is supposed to be a happy holiday, but when I look at myself and my life I see no good reason to…

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Respect a Father Like That?

Question: I know the Ten Commandments require us to respect our parents. But not all parents are respectable. My father has…

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A thief's dignity

A few years ago as a student studying in the Rabbinical College in Melbourne, I was asked to spend the festival of Purim…

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DID YOU HEAR WHAT I SAID?

Effective communication is central to human function and relationships. Jewish sources define the human being as “the speaker”…

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What Are Women Hiding?

Question: Why does Judaism command women to keep their bodies covered? Is there something shameful or evil about a woman’s body?…

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Did You Miss the Love Boat?

Question: I know I will get married one day. I just wonder why it is taking so long. I have friends who got engaged to the first person they ever dated…

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A lesson for the seasons

Question: I have heard that the Torah compares man to a tree. What are some of the lessons that we can learn from this comparison?

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I Just Lost My Wedding Ring!

Question:I always take off my wedding ring before I play basketball so I don’t jam my finger. Now, I can’t find it. We looked everywhere and…

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