Hey, I’m Ben. Welcome to my blog. Here you’ll find a little piece of my mind. I don’t really have any goals for this page other than creating a space to ...
For these crimes and venalities were not committed far away Oh God — in our name they do these disgraceful things For these are very close to us And our mouths are silent and our hearts are asleep and still we are not outraged From “Woe to the Heart That Is Not Broken” by Aryeh Cohen In his essay “Über den Begriff der Geschichte” (often translated as “Theses on the Philosophy of History”), Walter…
About a month ago, after years of internal debate and spiritual introspection, I decided to formally enroll in rabbinical school. As I sit and wait to begin my studies in July, I’ve found it increasingly difficult to remain present. I feel restless. All day, I’m engulfed in a whirlwind of mental simulations about how this seemingly monumental decision will shape my life. Don’t get me wrong, this…