BINA Living
Ancient Jewish wisdom applied in a modern world through Personal growth.
This month’s classes:
BINA Living
Starts 9:30AM
BINA Living
Starts 7:45PM
Are Lefties Sinister?
Question: The word ‘sinister’ is Latin for ‘left-handed.’ Many ancient cultures saw left-handedness as a handicap…
Are Women Stronger Than Men?
Question: I have often heard it said that Judaism believes that women are more spiritual than men. This is supposed to explain why men
Sneeze, Schmeeze as long as you're healthy
Question: I have a question for you ….. it’s a little trivial but here goes anyway…. A non-Jewish colleague refuses to say…
IT'S THE CANDLE, NOT THE PLACE
Rabbi Michoel GourarieI recently returned from a four week trip overseas where we celebrated various Simchas and enjoyed family time in different places…
Work is not Stress
Nowadays, pursuit of a completely stress free life is a very common goal. There are thousands of books and programs on relaxation…
Jews in the West Bank?
Question: As a believing Christian, I made a recent pilgrimage to the Holy Land. I was profoundly disturbed by the Jewish state…
Do You Deserve a Miracle?
Question: I was playing the game of dreidel, as we do every Chanukah, when someone asked what it actually means. I wasn’t sure…
Can You Stop Kvetching Already?
Question: I have nothing against circumcision. It is an ancient tradition and I will keep it for my children. But I do have an issue…
Xmas Trees and the Jewish Home
Question: I am in a tricky situation. My sister and her husband are spending Chanukah with us. Her husband is not Jewish…
the human "shield"
Rabbi Yaacov ChaitonQuestion: This week Prime Minister Netanyahu brought to light the contrast between Israel and Hamas up when he said…
Israel the villian
In this week’s Torah portion we read how our forefather Isaac was compelled to move to Gerar the land of the Phillistines because…
ISRAEL AT WAR
Question: I am the only Jew in my office so I face a daily barrage of questions about Israel’s Operation Pillar of Defense in Gaza…