Muslim Reaction to Murder of Lee Rigby...

This is Not Unique to Britain~It Happens Everywhere Islam is Allowed In!

Israel~The Greatest Startup in the World

The Vision and Venture of the Jewish People

Time For A Smile...

Watch to the End for the Getaway~Too Funny!

You're Not a Rock Star~You're a Damned Terrorist

Judge Jeanine Pirro: Why Doesn't Rolling Stone Mag Do An Article on the Victims?

The Lynching~There is No Other Way To Phrase It...

Please Watch To The End~If You Value Truth~Please Share This...

Who Says Animals are Dumb?

As we approach Shabbos I will leave you with this lovely picture that I received from a friend. This is the story that accompanied the picture:

She was pregnant. He had just saved her from a fire in her house, rescuing her by carry her out of the house into her front yard~then he continued to fight the fire.

When the fire was finally out, he sat down to catch his breath and rest. A photographer from the Charlotte, North Carolina newspaper noticed her in the distance, watching the fireman. He watched as she walked straight towards the fireman~and wondered what she would do.

As he raised his camera, she went up to the tired man who had saved her life and the lives of her unborn babies~and kissed him~just as the photographer snapped the photograph above. He called it The Kiss.

Animals know who to value in this world and show their thanks without reserve~we should all take a lesson from them!

May Gd Bless the Firemen, and those who selflessly give of themselves, to rescue us, protect us, and make our world a little bit better each day...Shabbat Shalom

The Soul and The Afterlife~Where Do We Go From Here?

Every year there is a Torah convention of the foremost international Jewish leaders and thinkers called Sinai Indaba. If you go to the site there is a wealth of information. The speakers are from around the world and the talks given during this convention are always interesting. Thanks to the internet those of us who can't attend these events are able to listen to the lectures.

Rabbi Manis Friedman is a world-renowned counselor and philosopher on emotional wellbeing, self-help and spirituality. He has attracted international attention with his book, Doesn't Anyone Blush Anymore: Reclaiming Intimacy, Modesty and Sexuality in a Permissive Age (which is currently in its fourth printing). In fact, Bob Dylan described the book as a must read, saying: "anyone who is either married or thinking of getting married would do well to read Friedman's book". 

Rabbi Friedman is the Founder of the first ever women's yeshiva and hosts his own cable television series, "Torah Forum with Manis Friedman".

For anyone who has ever pondered about the "soul", or wrestled with the question of what happens when we are nifter, this talk is for you...

 Rabbi Manis Friedman~Sinai Indaba 2012

Ramadan~"Peaceful" Arabs Lynch Israelis in Jerusalem

The Video is Not the Best But You Get the Idea~Religion of Peace My Arse...

* Thanks to Elephant in The Room Blog for Posting This

Nuclear Iran~A Lecture by Dr. Mordechai Kedar

He is a world expert on understanding the geo-political and military situation in the Middle East. Dr. Mordechai Kedar speaks fluent Arabic and is able to debate Muslims in their own language. One of his most famous appearances, was on Al Jazeera where he boldly stated the facts about Islam, Jerusalem and Israel, much to the dismay of the interviewer! One of the leading international authorities on the political discourse of Arab countries, terrorism, the Arab Spring and Palestinian statehood, Dr. Kedar has published many works and is a lecturer at  Bar-Ilan University. With twenty-five years experience in the IDF Military Intelligence, (Lieutenant Colonel) Dr. Mordechai Kedar knows the Middle East! 

Each year Sinai Indaba holds a Torah convention which brings togther some of the most noted Jewish leaders and thinkers from around the world. In 2012, Dr. Kedar gave the lecture below, as well as one titled: Syria, The Muslim Brotherhood and Israel. For more links to articles on Dr. Kedar see below the video.

Dr. Mordechai Kedar~Sinai Indabi 2012~Listen and Learn From an Expert...

More Links to Dr. Mordechai Kedar:
http://frumlife.blogspot.co.il/2011/01/dr-mordechai-kedar-on-al.html
http://frumlife.blogspot.co.il/2011/01/jerusalems-controversial-western.html
http://frumlife.blogspot.co.il/2011/05/dr-mordechai-kedar-speaking-in-america.html
http://frumlife.blogspot.co.il/2013/04/dr-m-kedar-syria-muslim-brotherhood-and.html
http://frumlife.blogspot.co.il/2013/04/dr-mordechai-kedar-educates-on-mistakes.html
http://frumlife.blogspot.co.il/2013/05/an-open-letter-to-arab-league-by-dr.html
http://frumlife.blogspot.co.il/2013/05/how-to-defend-west-from-islam-and.html

You're Only As Old As You Feel~Age Is In Your Mind~Hmmm

At  86 years young, Johanna Quass, from Halle, Germany, holds the Guiness Book of World Records title for World's Oldest Gymnast. Anyone watching her routine has got to be blown away!

Johanna said that she practises gymnastics only twice per week, but every day she does an hour of some sport or exercise~usually swimming or a walk. She claims that one is never too old to begin~Just find the sport that is right for you (whatever that may be) and get started. So--for all of us who make excuses and can barely tie our shoes, we've just been pwned (big time)!

 

What she can do at this age is unbelievable! Gd has truly made us to be amazing beings!

This Amazing Young Lady is 86~How Many "Youths" Could Do This--Anyone??

From Tisha B'Av to Tu B'Av~The Lubavitcher Rebbe

The Lubavitcher Rebbe: What Goes Down, Must Come Up

Living With Faith After the Holocaust...

One Woman's Story~Do Listen Carefully~We Must Never Forget

If This Was Not True It Would Be Funny...

These Young People Are Supposed To Be Our Future~There Are No Words...

Tisha B'Av~The Anxiety of Dusk: The Serenity of Night

Rabbi Shmuel Braun

Thanks to an invitation from a dear friend (some two years ago), I have been priviledged to attend the shiurm of Rabbi Shmuel Braun. 

I have followed his shiurim online and (Baruch Hashem) have recently had the merit to hear his teachings at Shabbos meals.

Rabbi Braun has travelled the globe giving workshops and classes on topics encompassing the entire spectrum of Jewish thought. He is a student of Philosophy and strives to give his students deeper understanding of Judaism as it relates to the world. He takes an interest in dialogue with all people~observant, traditional, secular~Jews and non-Jews alike. Those who have studied with him appreciate his ability to take the loftiest concepts in Jewish mysticism and connect them to everyday life in a way that students from any background and level of knowledge can appreciate.

Rabbi Shmuel Braun is a beloved teacher, mentor, lecturer and is now in the process of putting his works in writing. I am also told that he currently has a Blog and Teaching Site under construction. Of course I will post all information as soon as it is available!

In the meantime, I would like to share one of his inspired lessons on the preparation for Tisha B'Av. May we merit the coming of Mashiach today so that tomorrow will begin a day of celebraton, if not, May our Fasting Be Meaningful...

Given in Loving Memory of Reb Dov Ber ben Reb Mordechai Brooks z''l

Given in loving memory of Reb Dov Ber ben Reb Mordechai Brooks z''l  - See more at: http://www.torahcafe.com/rabbi-shmuel-braun/the-anxiety-of-dusk-the-serenity-of-night-video_cc06128a2.html#sthash.TN6cZdqw.dpuf

Given in loving memory of Reb Dov Ber ben Reb Mordechai Brooks z''l  - See more at: http://www.torahcafe.com/rabbi-shmuel-braun/the-anxiety-of-dusk-the-serenity-of-night-video_cc06128a2.html#sthash.TN6cZdqw.dpuf

Given in loving memory of Reb Dov Ber ben Reb Mordechai Brooks z''l  - See more at: http://www.torahcafe.com/rabbi-shmuel-braun/the-anxiety-of-dusk-the-serenity-of-night-video_cc06128a2.html#sthash.TN6cZdqw.dpuf

Given in loving memory of Reb Dov Ber ben Reb Mordechai Brooks z''l  - See more at: http://www.torahcafe.com/rabbi-shmuel-braun/the-anxiety-of-dusk-the-serenity-of-night-video_cc06128a2.html#sthash.TN6cZdqw.dpuf

Given in loving memory of Reb Dov Ber ben Reb Mordechai Brooks z''l  - See more at: http://www.torahcafe.com/rabbi-shmuel-braun/the-anxiety-of-dusk-the-serenity-of-night-video_cc06128a2.html#sthash.TN6cZdqw.dpuf

Given in loving memory of Reb Dov Ber ben Reb Mordechai Brooks z''l  - See more at: http://www.torahcafe.com/rabbi-shmuel-braun/the-anxiety-of-dusk-the-serenity-of-night-video_cc06128a2.html#sthash.TN6cZdqw.dpuf

Tisha Ba'Av Tomorrow~May We Merit Mashiach Now

Morning Prayers~Lubavitcher Rebbe at 770 (10 Menachem Av, 5748~24 July 1988)

Afternoon Prayers~Haftorah~Lubavitcher Rebbe (Tisha B'Av, 5747~04 August 1987