ITB Pirkei Avot 2:4 Relationship with God

The best-known of the rabbis from 2,000 years ago had surprising and cautionary words to say about being a good person. Was he responding to "bad" role models. How does Hillel differ from leaders of theocracies in our day? And why does Hillel deserve to have institutions named for him in modern times?

Rabban Gamliel taught us 2,000 years ago that a personal relationship with God, one of mutual consideration, was crucial

A surprising nugget of advice regarding authority figures... and written by the top authority 2,000 years ago.

Hamakom yenakhem etekhem betokh shaar avelay tziyon viyerushalayimMay the Omnipresent comfort you amoungthe rest of the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem

Not the "holy man" on the mountain... a holy life is a balance of Torah study and career

Today is the Yahrzeit (the anniversary of the passing) of Rabbi Joel Teich z"l - our Zaida (grandfather). This conversation is in honour of his legacy. Link to study text.

Stories and insights for Hanukkah. Guests: Leah and Zohar Bowman

A revolutionary idea!

Guidance for a world that is out of balance

Here's a rabbi who grew up amongst great teachers, and his message is... "silence"