Posts Tagged: Pini Dunner
Material Abundance, Without Meaningful Purpose, Leads to a Sad Life
In his iconic masterpiece, "The Picture of Dorian Gray," Oscar Wilde made a profound observation that continues to resound with enduring relevance: “Nowadays people know...
Creating a Bridge Between Secular and Religious Jews, Then and Now
This week, I had the distinct pleasure of meeting Rabbi Chaim Gantz. To say he is extraordinary would be an understatement. This was our first...
A Bright Hope for Spiritual Jewish Life in America
In March 1924, almost 100 years ago, three exceptional rabbinic leaders crossed the Atlantic to launch a mission that would last eight months, and would...
Shavout: The Shadow of Mount Sinai Over Our Heads
The renowned American writer and humorist Mark Twain, is purported to have said “Action speaks louder than words, but not nearly as often.” Or, as...
A Torah Lesson: Plan Financially for the Future, But Don’t Forget to Enjoy the Present
Last month, a CNBC article revealed a new TikTok trend -- popular TikTokers are urging their young followers to spend as much money as possible,...
A Stunning Reminder of the Holiness of the Torah
This week, I had an extraordinary experience -- and it was all the more extraordinary because it was so unexpected. I planned to be in...
Judaism Strikes a Balance Between Conformity and Anarchy
Sir Winston Churchill, the master of pithy political one-liners, once told the House of Commons: “The truth is that an anarchist would not be able...
What Made Moses Great
One of the most cataclysmic periods in modern history was the French Revolution, which started in the late 1780s and continued until the mid-1790s. What...
Shabbat Is the Gift That Keeps Giving
Oscar Wilde is purported to have said that “to love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance.” I had always thought this was a...
We Must Always ‘Remember’ the Transformative Power of Shabbat
Earlier this week, I flew to London for a very special reunion. The genesis of this event began in 1998, when I was approached by...
Being a Leader Means Caring for Others First
One of the most remarkable aspects of Sir Winston Churchill’s personality is so rarely discussed, that it is barely known -- even by Churchill aficionados....
Battling the World’s Oldest Hatred
It’s been a busy couple of months for antisemitism. The most recent crisis began in early October, after Fox News aired Tucker Carlson’s interview with...
We Can’t Accept the Tyranny of Mediocrity
I have always been fascinated by the concept of the handicap in golf. For those of you who regularly roam the fairways, the handicap is...
Doublespeak at Its Worst
The end of this month will mark 75 years since the passage of UN Resolution 181 on November 29, 1947. This paved the way for...
