BINA Living
Ancient Jewish wisdom applied in a modern world through Personal growth.
This month’s classes:
BINA Living
Starts 9:20AM
BINA Living
Starts 9:20AM
BINA Living
Starts 9:20AM
BINA Living
Starts 9:20AM
Rabbi Michoel Gourarie
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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?
BREAKING THE EIGHTEEN MINUTE RULE
It is well-known that Matzah is baked very quickly. From start to finish it must not take longer than eighteen minutes…
R.E.L.A.T.E Part one cont. - RESPECTING THE CHALLAH
When we make the Friday night Kiddush the two…
RESPECT THEM WHEN THEY ARE ALIVE
I am often puzzled by the following. When someone…
THE SOURCE OF HAPPINESS
Haman had everything he wished for, but could not find real happiness. In a relatively short time Haman rose from a simple life to becoming the Prime Minister of the Persian Empire…
R.E.L.A.T.E. Part 1 - Applied Respect
So the theory is good. You acknowledge the individuality of the other and are committed to preserving, valuing and cherishing it. But how do you apply “respect”. What does it look like in practice…
R.E.L.A.T.E. Part 1 - PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT
Respect is not just an attitude – it is a practice, and one that needs training.
IT'S GOOD TO BE CRAZY
‘Crazy’, ‘insane’ or ‘irrational’ are all words normally associated with something negative. If someone acts crazy we encourage them to be normal.
R.E.L.A.T.E - Part 1 Continued - Giving and Receiving
Here is another component of respect. There are two types of relationships. There is the hierarchical relationship, where one individual is superior to the other and/or an authority figure, like parent/child, employer/employee or teacher/student…
The Wick
One of the many lessons of the Chanukah lights can be derived from a law that the flames must burn through a wick…