Novedades

Jewish masculinity as a diverse set of adaptive reactions to masculine hegemony and the political, religious, and social realities of American Jews throughout the twentieth century. For twentieth-century Jewish immigrants and their children attempting to gain full access to American society, performative masculinity was a tool of acculturation. However, as scholar Miriam Eve Mora demonstrates, this performance is consistently challenged by American mainstream society that holds Jewish men outside of the American ideal of masculinity.

This book covers Glen's personal life story and testimony encouraging everyone to meet the Messiah who is the solution to all our problems and the answer to all our questions - Spirit, Soul & Body.

Today I interviewed Jan Borowicz about Perverse Memory and the Holocaust: A Psychoanalytic Understanding of Polish Bystanders (Routledge, 2024). "The assumptions of my book rely on a simple thesis: indifference to violence is impossible and that the primal scene for Polish culture is the experience of Nazism. In Poland we have still a humanitarian crisis by our border. And there is a tiny minority of local and non-local activists who sacrifice themselves and who give help to the people that are dying in the forests, especially during the wintertime. And there are people who live nearby and...

In our fast-paced lives, it's easy to forget the significance behind our actions. Rambam teaches us that the essence of our deeds lies not merely in their execution, but in the intentions that fuel them. When we approach each moment with mindfulness, we can elevate even the simplest tasks into profound statements of our values. Whether it’s giving charity, praying, or performing mitzvot, aligning our actions with sincere motivations allows us to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. As we navigate our daily routines, let us strive to infuse our lives with purpose, ensuring that each...

In this episode, I ache along with millions of peace-loving Jews and non-Jews around the globe who read of the murders in cold blood of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim on Wednesday evening in DC. How shall we respond? What do you want to happen? Write me here or on bobmendo@aol.com or on FB or insta or wherever you are listening to the podcast. Historical marker of the week includes Nazi leader Heinrich Himmler, the creation of bifocals by Benjamin Franklin and a black American Civil War hero named Sergeant William Carney.Support the showThanks for listening. Please share the pod with your...

Shabbos 26 Iyar

Shabbos 26 Iyar

Three thousand years ago a bold prophet named Elijah walked the earth. He stalked the wicked and delivered the Word of a Mighty God to a hopeless generation. Elijah’s life can be defined by a series of ten prophecies. Ten times the Almighty spoke through this man of God into our world. His word was like thunder, echoing from that generation to our own. Step back to walk with a man who called off the rain, was fed by ravens, called down fire on Mount Carmel, spoke with God on Mount Horeb, sentenced kings and queens to death, and rode a whirlwind into heaven. A man so beloved by the ...

Shabbos 26 Iyar

In the intricate tapestry of human experience, we find ourselves navigating the delicate balance between our higher aspirations and the pull of material desires. The teachings of the Tanya illuminate this inner struggle, revealing that it is not a flaw but an essential part of our spiritual journey. Each moment presents us with a choice: to rise above our base instincts or to succumb to them. By acknowledging both our divine and animal souls, we can transform our everyday actions into profound expressions of service. Even in moments of difficulty, we are reminded that every challenge is an ...

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