Monthly Archives: June 2011

Change of Identity – Its Possible

Posted on June 30, 2011 by jewishspectacles

Some time ago, I ended up coming down the subway stairs in an undignified manner, ankle first, butt not far behind.  There I sat in agony until FDNY scooped me up and hustled me to the local emergency room.  I … Continue reading →

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Animal Genes in Our Character Traits – Go Work Those Personality Muscles

Posted on June 28, 2011 by jewishspectacles

“Reb Yehuda ben Taima Omer:  Hevah Az Kanamer, VKal Knesher, Ratz Katzvi V’Gibor K’Ari, Laasos Ratzon Avicha Shebashamayim”     – Rabbi Yehuda said ‘be bold/strong like a leopard, light like an eagle, run like the deer, and be strong like the … Continue reading →

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Two Halachos A Day – When Easy Things Seem Too Easy We Complicate Life

Posted on June 26, 2011 by jewishspectacles

Halachos are the laws of Judaism.  Halacha comes from the root word Halach – to go.  Halacha teaches how to go about our lives and affairs according to the dictates and guidance of the Torah.  We are guaranteed that anyone who … Continue reading →

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I Doubt Doubters

Posted on June 19, 2011 by jewishspectacles

Most people who “doubt” – it’s often not a question of belief in actuality.  It is more a question of backbone and self-discipline being hidden by fronts of doubting belief.  Doubting requires no action of you, just a smart-alecky, haughty … Continue reading →

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Mr. Peep, Not So Unfortunate After All…

Posted on June 10, 2011 by jewishspectacles

Not for nothing did the band play “Old McDonald” at my baby sister’s wedding.  From as far back as I can remember, my family had farm pets somewhere in our backyard.  We went through cows, sheep, goats, ducks and chickens.  … Continue reading →

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