BBT Links for the Week of August 2, 2012

Sometimes group events, like the Siyum HaShas, work out very nicely. However it’s important to remember that Efforts Are Necessary – But There Are No Guarantees.

The astute and critical eye of Rabbi Eliyahu Fink of the Shul on the Beach in Venice CA, gave the Siyum HaShas a big thumbs up.

The Economist, an influential periodical, declares that Judaism is Alive and Well.

Not only are BTs responsible for Kosher Sushi, but the Queen of Kosher, Jamie Geller, is a BT.

BBT Links for the Week of July 12th

Everything in a Torah oriented life presents opportunities for spiritual growth, even the rules of Shuls.

In response to a popular secular article on “Why Women Still Can’t Have it All”, Tzivia Reiter, the author of Briefcases and Baby Bottles, discusses “Having it All the Jewish Way”.

Summer is here and the Pirkei Avos learning cycle is restarting at Chapter 1. Why not delve into an explanation of the Mishna of your choice or explore the foundations of TAG (Torah, Avodah, Gemillas Chasadim) Judaism here.

BBT Links for Week of June 28, 2012

With email’s efficiency and low cost, you have to be careful that your Shul does not alienate its members by becoming a Shul Spammer.

Pop Chassid, a Chabad Baal Teshuva, provides some insights on choosing a mentor and assuming responsibility for your choices.

R’ Gil Student and R’ Dovid Teitlebaum have produced a video with guidelines for safe Internet usage. Both Part 1 and Part 2 are available for viewing provided that your home’s safe Internet usage policy is not already blocking You Tube.