BINA Living
Ancient Jewish wisdom applied in a modern world through Personal growth.
This month’s classes:
BINA Living
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Rabbi Yaacov ChaitonQuestion:I understand that the idea of the dead returning to life in the messianic age is central to Judaism but don’t you think it’s a bit far-fetched?
What's Wrong With Judaism?
Question: The festival of Shavuos is to me an example of everything that’s wrong with Judaism…
Etched in stone
The thief crouches by the window patiently waiting for the perfect moment to break in. He looks around once, twice and sees that right now…
What Are You High On?
I read an article by a professor in Israel who suggests that the revelation at Mt Sinai was actually a drug-induced hallucination…
Making Sacrifices for Our Children's Education?
I know this sounds petty but I can’t stand making lunches for my kids. Every night I am just about to fall into bed exhausted…
WHAT'S WITH THE NAME?
Rabbi Michoel GourarieWhy do you call yourselves BINA? I know it means ‘understanding’ but aren’t there other words in Hebrew for learning and knowledge like “Chochma” or “Daat”. So why Bina?
Let Special Needs People Speak for Themselves
I saw you copped a beating from Shmuley Boteach in the Huffington Post this week. He totally trashed your article “Why Does G-d Create Handicapped Babies?” where…
CAN YOU WAIT
There is an interesting agricultural Mitzvah in this week’s Torah portion called Orlah…
The Rabbi and the Suicidal Teenager
I am struggling with a lot of things in life really. Work, dating, you know the drill. Sometimes I get really depressed…
HARMLESS GOSSIP?
Judaism considers gossip a serious transgression. But what is the definition of gossip? Is it only malicious slander that is harmful to another, or can it even be a casual, harmless comment that is negative?
The False Falcon
Question:I just returned from a two week holiday in Israel. I had a great time but it’s good to be back….
Is There Scientific Proof of the Soul?
Question: Ever since the death of my brother seven years ago, I have been grappling with the concept of the soul. I wish I could believe in it…