The Rabbi and I

Religion has been as destructive as it has been helpful. The reason lies not in religious teachings but in what people have done in the name of religion.

Is creativity always the result of personal tragedy? It appears that creativity comes from a tragic life. However not everyone who has a tragic life is creative. What is going on?

Protecting our Constitutional right to bear arms while protecting our citizens from harm. It is time to stop arguing either everyone can be armed or no one can have a gun. Both extremes are unrealistic and unacceptable.

Since we can’t really conceive of our own death, is death something we should fear? We know that we will die some day. Why waste time fearing the inevitable.

Two years of the Covid pandemic taught us many things, but did we learn anything? Have we transferred what we learned into action? Did we miss a great opportunity to make life better?

Judaism teaches that community worship is important and not as important as home observances. The home is where we unite with God on a daily basis.

How do I know if my prayers are answered?

Who doesn’t like a good miracle, I know I do.

Food and memories are are tied together. Can't you taste the Christmas ham or the Chanukah latkes? Let's enjoy holiday foods together.

History has taught us that forcing citizens to practice the same religion does not have a good outcome. You can only freely practice your religion if I am free to practice mine.

Can't you taste Passover foods and Easter dinner?

Our most vivid memories are there foods we eat. Listen as we explore religion and food.

It is time to stop waisting our efforts on the tools people use to express anger and focus on the causes of the anger. American society is an angry society. Gun violence will decrease as we turn down the anger in politics, in schools, and in the work place.

Judaism and Buddhism are 2 sides of the same coin. They are not mutually exclusive. Each has its own rituals and rituals are not the center of the religion, the teachings and beliefs are at the center.

Staying connected with the Force puts you in harmony with the universe. Block the force and you risk alienation with what is.

A good whupping will keep the child from getting spoiled. Just because sage advice has been passed down from generation to generation doesn’t make it true.

Vegetables are the future for survival! War has solved a lot of problems and the solution was never good.

Now that the CDC has approved a fourth dose or the vaccine should I get the first dose? What other vaccines have to had? Have they prevented you from being hospitalized or from having serious illness?

We heard it, we saw it, we heard it, publicity money can’t buy!

Continue listening to whether the “Last Super” was a lPassover Seder” or not.

Was the “Last Supper” a “Passover Seder?”

Addiction is not limited to drug, sex, and rock and roll. How do you deal with your addictions? Admit it we all all addicts.

We all want to win, but at what expense? What has the obsession with winning done to our children? Go ahead and win at all costs, do you like the results?

Ambition and reality need to go hand in hand. Don’t let your ego outstrip reality.

Government intrusion is a problem for all of us. How Much government is enough government?

Clothing, rules, and Woman’s clothing, Not In That Order!

Cultural views of women and of course the Torah.

If you are not going to forget what happened then don’t forgive. Remembering and retelling what someone did to us does us harm.

A GPS does not guide us in making moral decisions.

Rabbi Block disagrees with a recent decision of the church. #rabbi

God I want to hear fro You, I don’t want to hear what someone says you say! And if not now when.

Eli, eli, lama azbtaniאלי אלי למה עזבתני Psalm 22:2

Suffering is ubiquitous. Where is God when we suffer?

Views of Rabbi Block as a past 10 year member of the Harford County Maryland School Board and past President.

There are times when you are required to lie and other times when you forbidden to lie. Listen and learn how to navigate the tricky use of language.

One size does not fit all, one tool cannot be every tool, one religion cannot fill all our needs. Many religions are scared and afraid of allowing their members to incorporate elements of other religions. Incorporating Buddhist teachings into Judaism is a natural.

When I visit Vegas does my religion go on vacation to the Bahamas or does it come with me?

Organized religions can refuse to sanction marriages of their choosing and we can choose to give them power over us.

The Commonwealth of Virginia is going all out to make sure we have easy access to marijuana. Are you ready?

Finding a partner and having a relationship should not be controlled by religion!

Biases are not something that we can ignore or make go away. We can however not act on them.

Are you Praying or practicing religion? Is there really a difference!

Would you have surgery performed by a one armed surgeon?

Rabbi Ken Block observes that the Good Book is more like a library, and eggs are not always what they are supposed to be!

Rabbi Ken and Roy continue discussing the responsibilities of being a gun owner.

Rabbi Ken and Roy continue the discussion about being a response gun owner.

My guest Roy joins me to discuss Gus, safety, and training.

Rabbi Ken Block explains that faith needs proof, just not necessarily the kind you’re thinking of.

Rabbi Ken Block explains the imposter syndrome and why we all have face it.

Rabbi Ken Block explains which rules to follow and when!