Jeffrey Levine, at The Blogs

Apr 17, 2024, 7:47 AM

This Pesach, our Seder takes on a unique significance, resonating deeply with Jewish communities worldwide. Recent events have shaken our foundations, challenging our faith and calling us to awaken from complacency. As we confront uncertainties, we are reminded of...

Apr 10, 2024, 11:03 PM

The Rights of Children: Infanticide Vs Jewish Tradition

Introduction: In the Jewish tradition, childbirth is regarded as a sacred experience, marked by rituals and offerings that signify gratitude, devotion, and purification. However, when we explore historical practices beyond Jewish tradition, we encounter a stark and troubling reality:...

Apr 3, 2024, 8:58 AM

How do civilizations die?

How do Civilizations die? An obsessive and Irrational world Civilizations die due to irrationality of thought and ideas and failure to address challenges. The United Nations and its focus on climate change and Israel are examples of how obsession and...

Mar 28, 2024, 2:20 PM

Parsha Tzav – Resilience

Parshat Tzav teaches us the essence of sacrifice, the essence of offering a קרבן – ‘korban’. Bringing a ‘korban’ to bring yourself close to Hashem (God) is an especially holy and delicate service. Parsha Tzav also teaches us about giving...

Mar 21, 2024, 10:36 PM

Purim – Before and After October 7th

This week we'll be trying to celebrate Purim, and my initial reaction is to ask how we can celebrate Purim in these times. It does not seem rational, but if we don't celebrate Purim, then that is a travesty...

Mar 20, 2024, 2:16 PM

We are called to fight for good

October the 7th is calling us to act with our Jewishness and conscience. We must fight for our mission and change the narrative for a good one. In Parsha Vayikra, God is calling us, calling you, calling me. It's interesting that...

Mar 14, 2024, 7:30 AM

Parsha Pekudei — Whats in a number?

This week’s Blog is the result of two things that I heard on Shabbat. I was struggling for content on what is a very technical reading. And one suggestion was I can write about numbers and accounting, and there’s...

Mar 10, 2024, 11:33 AM

International Women’s Day – Community – D.E.I.

The importance of communities coming together to address issues such as terror, rape, and women’s rights, particularly in light of recent atrocities committed by Hamas and the Palestinians. International Women’s Day serves as a reminder of the challenges facing...

Jan 24, 2024, 3:21 PM

Tu B’Shvat Reflections on Agriculture, Resilience, and Renewal

Finding Hope in the Midst of Turmoil: Introduction: Tu B'Shvat, a time traditionally dedicated to reflections on farming, nature, and our connection to the land, has taken on a different tone this year. With Am Israel facing immense challenges, it's...

Jan 15, 2024, 12:15 PM

Cry my beloved countries!

Summary The writer, who was born in apartheid South Africa and now lives in Jerusalem, expresses shock and disappointment at the recent trial brought by South Africa against Israel in the Hague. He believes that South Africa has denied Israel's...

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Jeffrey is a CFO | Seeking a just world I Author -living in Jerusalem. He is a young grandfather who has five kids and six grandchildren. Jeffrey is promoting a vision for a better and fairer world through https://upgradingesg.com and is the author of Upgrading ESG - How Business can thrive in the age of Sustainability

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