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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
A CAT CAN'T FLY

One day towards evening when it was getting dark, two friends Yankel and Berel saw something in the distance. Yankel thought… Read More

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DEFINITION OF UNITY

In Jewish tradition one of the greatest ideals is unity and Shalom (peace). Harmony between husband and wife, respect between friends…

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When There's No Way Out

Some things need to move with the times. One thing I find ridiculous is the two day festivals outside of Israel…

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SIMPLE STEPS

Tomorrow night we begin the festival of Shavuot when we celebrate and commemorate the giving of the Torah on Mt. Sinai….

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Reprinted for life

Question: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?

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What's Wrong With Judaism?

Question: The festival of Shavuos is to me an example of everything that’s wrong with Judaism…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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WHAT'S WITH THE NAME?

Why 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?

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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…

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CAN YOU WAIT

There is an interesting agricultural Mitzvah in this week’s Torah portion called Orlah…

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