The Rabbi and I

I am not offended if you wish me a “Merry Christmas”. I am honored when you wish me a happy holiday of your choosing. Merry Christmas to All.

Without making a prejudgment we would be seriously injured or dead. When making a prejudgment we often hurt ourselves and others. Prejudice is neither good nor bad. Prejudice the Key to Survival

Family holiday gatherings are stressful enough without being a forum for arguing. Engage my strategy to have an argument free holiday. Thanksgiving , Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanza, or your holiday of choice can be stress free.

Israel is a sovereign nation and deserves the support of the United Nations and the world community. David Ben Gurion said it clearly Israel is a nation of Jews and Muslims

The US of A is not a Christian country, it is a country with many Christians and more people who belong to other religions. The USA is not a Christian Country, there are more non Christians in America than Christians

Palestinians and Israelis are not blameless and both are wrong. By choosing sides because we think that that side is right has ended up in us turning against each other and violence has ensued. Violence and Destruction Spreads in The War Between Israel and Hamas.

We need to deal with our feelings of helplessness when we watch the news. Doing something local instead of trying to solve ending the war between Israel and Hamas is the key. The war is destructive to both sides.

Watch events unfold in the Middle East along with events in Ukrainian mix in the US congress we might be tempted to give up hope. Don’t despair there is hope. Israel, Gaza, Ukrainian, & The House of Representatives weigh on us

People Who Are Hurt, Hurt Other People. That is exactly what we are witnessing in the Hamas Israel war. Whether the hurt is real or perceived, that person will respond by hurting others. And when those seeking vengeance go unchecked we are witnessing the results. Hamas Seeks Vengeance on Israel.

We all want to know where we go after our mortal life ends. You can finally find out with this podcast. Death only ends our material lives

Time to reinstate the Biblical concept of an eye for an eye. If you take Scripture literally then it’s time to support equal justice. Equal Justice, What is done to you should be done to the criminal.

All of us are intelligent, humans are not stupid by nature. Unfortunately some of suspend our native intelligence and believe things that are patently untrue and inconsistent with known reality. Don’t suspend your intelligence

Spending your time doing nothing is required. The idea that we must always be doing something is destroying us. Whether it is an hour, a day or a weekend doing nothing is healthy. How is working 24/7 working out for you? Join Jimmy Buffet in Margaritaville

Be careful around people who use sacred literature to promote, support, or defend a particular position or idea. Start with the text, what does it mean, In what context was it written, etc. Don’t be seduced by someone who has an idea and then uses Scripture to support that idea. The Scriptures are truth and they are not true

The Sate Of Israel was established to be a homeland for all Jews, not just those deemed acceptable by a select group. The government of Israel is off the rails and yes as an American Jew I can criticize Israel. And I can withhold my support because Israel is not just another nation, it stands for the teachings of the Hebrew prophets. Palestine & Israel Two Countries At Peace

Find the GPS that will guide you to God. No organized religion controls the road to God. There are many paths to serenity and there is a GPS that will guide you. A spiritual road requires your own GPS

I belong to a valid religion, while you belong to a cult. From the inside ever cult looks like a religion. Today many religions are turning into cults and followers aren’t noticing. Religion as Cult, No Questions Asked

Ruth Handler was the daughter of Polish-Jewish immigrants. Barbie made he debut in 1959 named after Ruth’s daughter Barbara. No question, Barbie is Jewish and represents an independent, free thinking woman. Not dependent on men dictating who she can be or what she can do. Barbie Represents The 21st Century Jewish Woman

Being civil to others is not just a Jewish virtue. Christianity and Islam promote peace in our relationships. The Congress would accomplish more for the common good by being civil and respectful to each member.

Saving a life is a prime directive in Judaism, this includes your own life. Have pride in being Jewish and use discretion when to wear Jewish symbols. Wear your Chai, Mezuzzah, hamsa, Star of David, or other Jewish symbol when safe!

Faith requires proof and evidence. What is your proof and evidence for accepting something on faith? Blind Faith Leads To Cults

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Every politician knows that they are going to have a good day when they can find someone to blame! Stir up hate and blame to get elected. Mix in inaction and obstruction and you have the makings of a successful politician.

First they blamed Rock and Roll, then they blamed video games, and now they blame social media! Stop blaming in order to get votes. Solve problems instead of being divisive. ban books, then ban movies, then ban TikTok, then ban everything

Who’s afraid of TikTok, not me. All the information you need about me is in the podcast. No reason to ban TikTok, why bother. It’s me Rabbi Block tells all.