Don't worry, nothing is really happening
Thoughts on parashat Vayishlach
Menachem Mirski
Worry is psychologically consuming. Fear of the unknown may lead us to many irrational actions and reactions, some of which may hurt us or …
A comprehensive introduction to Judaism in Polish… is there a need? The Honey and The Sting is
about to be published in Polish. This project is an opening to people curious about modern Judaism
both its merits …
Peering out at us on the cover of the memoir 'Among the Remnants: Josh Gortler's Journey' is a three-year-old child who survived a trek through wartime Siberia and back to Poland
The main theme for this week’s Torah portion is the struggle between Isaac’s two sons, Jacob and Esau. The struggle between them begins already in the womb: Jacob, still unborn, tries to pull Esau back …
She was beautiful; jealous of her husband; she wanted to have her own place under the sun. She agreed to give up a peaceful, routine life in comfortable conditions for the dangers of a nomadic …
History on Trial & Historians Tested – Can Governments Re-write History?
Artur
A key aspect of Jan Grabowski’s work focuses on the fate of Jews (circa 1943-44) attempting to elude the Germans. The Russian westward advance against the Germans was a looming force.
Technology and Upbringing
Thoughts on Parashat Bereishit
Menachem Mirski
God made a world that is good but unfinished. He left his work to be completed by us people, or rather to be constantly completed in the context of …
Gratitude as a Jewish value
Thoughts on parashat Ki Tavo
Menachem Mirski
What are the Jewish values? Typically, when this question is raised, the following values are mentioned: devotion to live in community (Israel), education (Torah), governance …
Between collectivism and individualism
Thoughts on parashat Ki Teitzei
Menachem Mirski
I visited Poland over the last few weeks to perform my dad’s funeral and to help my mother to find herself living in new circumstances, without …
