When the world goes crazy...
With all the shutdowns, quarantines, layoffs and general pandemic pandemonium, I have often found myself feeling like I’m in the midst of...
On History and Memory: A Message for the 2020 Jerusalem Marathon Tour with Ryan and Sara Hall
One month from now, we will embark on a journey to explore together one of the most historically-rich regions of the entire world. ...
Was Abraham a Runner?
This coming March, I will have the privilege of exploring Israel with a group of runners--all of whom are coming to Israel to participate...
"Where have you gone Joe Dimaggio--I mean Rav Kook--a nation turns its lonely eyes to you...&qu
I've recently found myself doing a bit of research about Rav Kook (1865-1935), the first Ashenazi Chief Rabbi in the Holy Land in modern...
The Star of David: The Flag of our Generation
The 6-pointed star symbol is commonly called the “Star of David.” In Hebrew, however, it is called Magen David, which should be...
The Meaning of Kaddish
Recently, a tourist on one of my City of David tours asked me to explain the origins of Kaddish and why it is that the text focuses on...