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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
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…

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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?

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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….

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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…

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ONE DAY OR ONE LIFETIME

There is an interesting halachic discussion regarding the Mitzvah of Sefirat Haomer – the forty nine days that we count between the festival of Pesach and Shavuot…

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Modern-day idolatry

Question: In the Bible, G-d often warns against idol worship and its dangers. But does this have any relevance today…

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You Have to Just Face It

A quick question. . . my friends often tell me to smile more. But how can one always just smile and be happy if…

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SILENCE

In Pirkei Avot (Ethics of the Fathers) a great rabbi taught…

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Priorities

A young boy was playing on his grandfather’s lap. After a few minutes, the man reached into his pocket and took out two coins…

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Your Mommy or Your Wife?

Things have flared up between my mother and my wife. My mother insists… Read More


 

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"Ask the rabbi"

With all the things that are available online today, things are becoming far more efficient and accessible…

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Whom Do You Really Love?

Here’s my problem with Judaism: The Torah says you have to love G-d with all your heart…


 

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