The Rabbi and I

Lusting after things that are unnecessary is definitely missing the mark. What do I need to be happy and satisfied? We can recognize that we want and desire are the result of lust or are they things that would make us happy. How does your lust work for you?

Rituals for both religious purposes and non religious purposes can benefit us or distract us. Rituals are not the end goal. They keep us focused and remind us of our goals. Use religious rituals as intended

Sin is not a state of being, you are not in a sinner who needs to be saved. You just missed the mark! Pride is not the sin, hubris is. We all should take pride in who we are and we do, it is excessive pride that destroys us. Hubris goes before the fall!

Social Truth, Twitter, Facebook, X, CNN, Fox New, Al Jazeera, just to name a few. Let’s sort this stuff out! We have the ability and can do it. Perhaps you can’t handle the truth! ”Social Truth” can you handle the truth

Remember sinning means missing the mark, it is not a state of being. So you spent time off task, projects were late, not all the household chores got done and you aren’t a sinner. You set up your work schedule, you decide how to spend your time, and then decide if you followed your plan. A Sin Means Missing the Mark You Set

Our money should not be spent on rebuilding the Key bridge. The owner of the ship is responsible for the damages it caused. Why aren’t we considering the collision a terrorist event. Was the collision of the cargo ship with the Key bridge a terrorist attack?

Just because your religion is perfect for You doesn’t mean it is perfect for me. Every religion is great for someone just not everyone. Stop using politics to promote your religion

This is the sin of excess. Moderation is the goal, enjoying that which is not harmful is not a sin. Too much of anything is not only a sin but is destructive. No one ever sinned by choosing the middle way

Medical science gives us more information than we can use. We have reached the point where our knowledge exceeds our ability to act on that knowledge and information. Do I really need to know that much about my cancer?

Sin in Judaism means missing the mark, it is about our actions. We are not sinners nor are we In a state of sin. We choose to act in ways that result in harming ourselves and others. Actions that destroy and harm are deadly

It has been over 60 years since I voted for a political candidate in any election! I am tired of voting for the least objectionable candidate. We have 2 great political parties, why can’t either of them present us with a candidate that I can support! Democrats and Republicans give me a suitable candidate

A degree in Higher Education has been elevated to an unnecessary position. Most jobs, occupations, and professions don’t need the level of education that is required. Educational requirements are used to exclude Hispanics, Blacks, Gays, Lesbians, Trans, or any one else that the employer doesn’t want to hire

Fear is necessary and important for human survival. We want to avoid that which may kill us. We don’t want to let others control us by using fear. Politicians of all colors use fear to get our votes without concern for how we respond to our fear. Voice mail from President Trump and President Biden: “Be Afraid, details to follow!”

Captain Benjamin Franklin "Hawkeye" Pierce, given the war In Ukraine and Gaza I would add to your observation much, much, worse. Politicians and the media are using the wars for self promotion. The wars in Gaza and Ukraine are much worse than Hell.

I am a spiritual and cultural zionist, not a religious or political or practical Zionist. The State of Israel has mixed Orthodox Judaism with secular politics and the result is an unmitigated disaster. Israel as a nation has a right and an obligation to defend itself. Palestine & Israel recognizing the sovereignty and right to exist is the only solution to the war in Gaza.

Reform Judaism has turned the movement into a Pro-Israel movement. Israel is a country that is central to Judaism, but it is not the sumtotal of Judaism. Israel is losing support and the movement is losing members. It is time to put God and Torah back on the agenda and curriculum. Stop politicizing Reform Judaism

In the history of bad political ideas occupying captured territory or a country is at the top of list of bad ideas. Netanyahu and the Knesset have the opportunity not to make a really bad decision. How is the occupation of the West Bank going?

It’s all about the money. It’s not about how, when, or where you earn. It’s who and why. The money trail

It is time for Israel to leave Gaza and create a Palestine. Both Israel and Palestine will recognize the sovereignty of each country to exist. The United States, Mexico, and Canada could not survive if any one of them had a charter/constitution based on the destruction of the other. Hamas release the hostages, Israel leave Gaza!

History repeats itself! The Talmud is full of Jewish secret plots to control the world. The media uses quotes from the Talmud to show the decadence of Judaism. Jewish plans for world domination exposed!

Roman Catholics aren’t the only people who can go to confession. Anyone can benefit from the power of confession. Send me an email if you would like me to help you deal with your guilt. Rabbiblock@hotmail.com Confession is Good for everyone.

The spiritual Jewish new year of Rosh Hashanah has passed time to celebrate the secular new year. Don’t miss out on welcoming 2024. Celebrate the New Year

We all need hope, not just for survival but to live with serenity. Keep your hope or get your hope renewed something we all need. Realistic Hope is not the exclusive property of religion.

We all need a magic “feather”. It can be a shirt, socks, or pen, anything that gives us the confidence we need to get something done. Dunbo had it right

How is not handling the truth working for you? For the moment stop focusing on the things you can not control. Like Israel and Hamas, Russia and the Ukrainian and focus on your beliefs. Israel and Hamas Does Not Effect Your Life.