The Wisdom of Rabbi Block

The Talmud is 6th century Rabbinic discussion of oral laws, customs, and legends. It is not binding on anyone unless they see it as binding. It is a great compendium of Jewish history, practice, & philosophy. The Talmud Does Not Dictate Jewish Practice

The Talmud contains many discussions that are gross, wicked, or obscene. What are they doing in the Talmud and how am I to understand them. Disgusting passages in the Talmud.

I will post the audio from January 17 so you will be able to hear the live TikTok. Live on TikTok January 17 at 8pm

Judaism teaches us to balance the material world with the spiritual. The pleasures of the physical world are to be enjoyed and not ignored. By infusing our actions with spiritual intent we connect with the Divine. Let us enjoy the dance of the spiritual and material.

Yes, you can covert to Judaism. Be you and not the someone your family or friends want you to be. Who are you?

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, Whichever One You Count On

Americans are not a happy people. We define happiness in a way that we can never be happy. A happy new year is anything but a happy new year. We can be happy and have a happy new year.

Cults can be religious, political, or personal. Blind faith will trap you. What is your proof and evidence before joining The Cult of Trump

The light of the 8 candles propel the words of the prophet Isaiah “nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war anymore.” The Prophet Isaiah Speaks To Us All

A candle to light your spiritual path, the seventh Chanukah candle. Your Spiritual Path is Lit

Each of us has a spark of God’s light in us. Together let us illumine the world with God’s light. We are all God’s sons and daughters

The fifth night is the night we dedicate ourselves to spreading God’s love. Love is God’s greatest commandment

God speaks to each of us in a voice that is familiar to us. Once we turn down the static that sounds us the voice of HaShem is loud and clear. Abraham, Jesus, and Muhammad heard God’s of love and peace.

The three lights shine for unity. United we stand, divided we fall. Our Infighting will do what our enemies can’t

The light of the second candle spreads our prayers as the candles spread light. Individual prayer Sheds Light.

By practicing Zakat, Zedakah, and Charity we bring light into the world. It also brings us closer to God. Bring God’s Light into the World by Doing the Right Thing

Humans are not thrilled with the dark. So we all have a Festival of Lights to bring light into a dark world. Chanukah, Bringing Light to Drive Away the Darkness

When pride becomes excessive and prejudice is not protective death follows. Pre judging will keep us safe at times and pride leads to self satisfaction. In excess both destroy. Iran is Using Hamas to Attack the United States

The Puritans fashioned Thanksgiving after the Biblical holiday of Sukkot (the Festival of Booths). The Jewish people have been observing Sukkot for thousands of years. Let’s spend Thanksgiving being grateful for our freedoms and bounty. This is the perfect holiday to acknowledge that America was not an empty land when it was colonized by Europeans. Thanksgiving, A Time To Share

There is no central authority in Judaism to dictate what you must believe to be Jewish. Listen to me on TikTok and watch “TheRabbiandI” on YouTube and decide if my understanding of Judaism resonates with you. Israel, Hamas, War, and Jewish Beliefs are discussed.

Israel is a sovereign nation designed as a Jewish homeland. Since Judaism doesn’t have a central authority no country or person can define Jewish beliefs or practices. Israel Is A Nation That Must Defend Itself

Contrary to the beliefs of many The United States is not a Christian country. Those who claim that America has no place for any religion that is not their version of Christianity are destroying our country. Make no mistake even if you are a Christian you may not be the right kind of Christian! And you are no more welcome than the rest of us. Christian Americans Welcome, Everyone Else Leave

Every religion in the known universe teaches that peace is the best way for all individuals to achieve happiness.

War is worse than Hell, in Hell there are no innocent bystanders! Don’t let the hate being promoted destroy your life and your relationships. Iran and Hamas Are the Enemy and not Jews and Palestinians

The war in Gaza is the result of both Israel and Palestine taking extreme positions. We don’t need to take sides and promote hate and violence. Hamas and Israel Go to Your Neutral Corner