A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood! – Pull Up a Chair [audio]
Is 'nostalgia' all it's cracked up to be? Were the Jews of yesterday so much better? Also, the beauty of Israel's magical North and the special boys and girls who take care of the country's children with special needs.
Taking ‘Control’! – Pull Up a Chair [audio]
Even under siege, we have controls in our lives. Keeping relationships holy/refined; selecting the moral high-ground in business and interpersonal arenas present abundant opportunity to profoundly alter the uncertain events that unfold daily.
Obligation or Honor – Pull Up a Chair [audio]
Reflections on a month overseas caring for, laughing with and gleaning wisdom from an aging parent.
Take On Something – Pull Up a Chair [audio]
The world was created for you. Say what??? In adding to one small, positive behavior/attitude, an individual can alter the spiritual trajectory of the world! Be the catalyst for change and Take On Something. Today.
Unfathomable Mourning – Pull Up a Chair [audio]
What 'Temple'??? How can we yearn for something we can't remember? The Three Weeks offer time for much reflection as well as honing our compassion for/connection to others.
Fine Tuning ‘Attitude’ – Pull Up a Chair [audio]
Do wearing rose-colored glasses and speaking kindly have the power to change people and even nations? Are all prophets created equal? Laughter, Torah, fish-and-chips and more!
The Menorah Within – Pull Up a Chair [audio]
Each one of us possesses a quiet spark that, once ignited, releases joy, wisdom and allows us to experience deeper connectedness to HaShem. That inner-menorah serves as a sparkling GPS for those who grab onto the spiritual steering-wheel!
Bombs, Bigots and Blamers – Pull Up a Chair [audio]
As usual, the world points a collective finger at Israel.
Blessed and Separate – Pull Up a Chair [audio]
We are different, born of travail and vision. Like our forefathers and foremothers, the road ahead may not be easy. Yet, we forge ahead, placing God and family above all else.
The Facts, the Fiction, the Future – Pull Up A Chair [audio]
Besieged by lies and fabricated narratives, Israel's fights cannot rely on the goodwill of those whom, historically, have thwarted our survival.
Morning Has Broken! – Pull Up a Chair [audio]
The Israeli public has expressed, by majority vote, a call for bringing Jewish values, Jewish identity and Jewish tradition to the fore.
Blind Faith – Pull Up a Chair [audio]
Are some mysteries better left hidden? Listen to Andrea and her good buddy Simon Anstey tussle over the state of affairs in the world. Lots of schmooze, news and laughing with Jews!
Love, Lending and Laws – Pull Up a Chair [audio]
Some have, some don't and that's just the way it is, right? The Torah reveals amazing facts about the delicate subjects of usury, generosity and what is and isn't possible!
Countdown to Blessings – Pull Up a Chair [audio]
Covid has knocked the world into a malaise. Tisha B'Av dealt us an additional whammy! Andrea maintains that August is a perfect time to begin the mind, heart and soul work necessary to for the upcoming Season of Healing.
News or Blues? – Pull Up a Chair [audio]
How much news is too much news? Anxiety, arthritis and cardiovascular disease are recently linked to a steady diet of typically distressing information. Also, Abraham teaches us that people who need people ARE the luckiest people in the world!
Back to the Polls! – Pull Up a Chair [audio]
Elections AGAIN? Unprecedented and expensive, Liberman and Netanyahu have taken off the gloves and the Israel public will - surprise! -be the pummeled and bloodied victim. Plus, cushy Israeli prisons reward Arab violence and what does the Torah say about Jewish population growth?
Why a Ladder? – Pull Up a Chair [audio]
A ladder with two feet on the ground that ascends to Heaven symbolizes the situation of all of us. The challenge of constantly climbing the spiritual ladder relies on motivation to reach greater levels of holiness and oneness with God.
Wolves Dressed As Sheep – Pull Up a Chair [audio]
Christian missionary activities in Israel have grown more sophisticated and subversive than ever before. Recent events highlight the smarmy phenomenon and raises serious questions about what "friendship really means - for BOTH sides.
Forgetting to Remember – Pull Up a Chair [audio]
Who determines our belief system? Social media and CNN or the blueprint of our existence, Torah and God's promise for our holy future?
Duplicity or Friendship? – Pull Up a Chair [audio]
Once again, missionary efforts aimed at Israeli Jews steps up their creative efforts. Deliberately secretive and cloaked, filmmakers - working under direct agency of Christian Broadcast Network - lure wanna-be actors to appear in myriad biblical films with a undeniable messianic messages. Insidious and deliberately non-transparent forces are at work. Again.
Outsourcing Morality: The “Why” Factor – Pull Up a Chair [audio]
Why are we letting Linda Sarsour, Roger Waters and enemies of Torah dictate morality in the public sphere?
Rooted or Rootless – Pull Up a Chair [audio]
Celebrating the 26th anniversary of her arrival in Israel, Andrea reflects on people, places and experiences that infuse this continuing journey with magic and holiness.
Front Line: Integrity! – Pull Up a Chair [audio]
When world events spiral out of control, must we sit and cower? The Jewish Blueprint, i.e., 'Torah,' clearly spells out the source of human strength, resilience and fortitude. It's called Integrity.
A Link in the Chain – Pull Up a Chair [audio]
What are YOU doing to ensure the safety - physical, spiritual, moral - of those who are connected to you?
Raindrops on Roses – Pull Up a Chair [audio]
Andrea's new segment called “My Jewish Hero”.
Humility: Lost Art – Pull Up a Chair [audio]
Israel continues to create, invent, heal and soar despite reports of imminent doom. What enables the Jewish nation to determinedly prosper despite endless attempts to ensure her demise? Perhaps the answer(s) are found in the Torah itself!
Nature, Nurture & Terror – Pull Up a Chair [audio]
Where do our choices lay when navigating fragile issues of parenting, nationalism, safety and faith? This week we tackle the gritty reality of Israeli life along with the ever-present question of "What does God want?"
Choosing Your Narrative – Pull Up A Chair [audio]
The music of your life frequently depends on whom you surround yourself with. Naysayers breed negativity, anger and hopelessness. But those who see the glass as half full and tomorrow filled with promise can make our lives both richer and rife with meaning.
The Real Rainbow Nation – Pull Up a Chair [audio]
Disharmony. Discord. Animus. No! We were created to be so much more, in His image as purveyors of holiness, gratitude and joy. The year is still fresh. We can BE the "Goodness"!
Babies in Bomb Shelters – Pull Up a Chair [audio]
As rockets fall and alarms go off, an interview with mother of seven, Devorah Goodman Horev in southern Israel.
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