Menachem's Blog • September 2026
The Notebook & Bic Pen
I had a teacher who used to carry a little notebook in his chest pocket and over the course of the day he would jot things in the pad and…
Menachem's Blog • August 2026
Sensitive Content: Drug Overdoses
A report just came out that 2024 was the year with the highest number of drug overdose related deaths in Australian history. That is tragic and remains an ongoing tragedy.…
Menachem's Blog • August 2026
We Are Their Custodians
Last week our oldest, Berel flew off to New York to learn in a Yeshivah and boy was the goodbye at the airport difficult. He is such a big character…
Menachem's Blog • August 2026
Shed Emotional Weight NOW
It is easy to enter another year carrying the same pressures, mental noise and unresolved questions. Rosh Hashanah arrives, we hear the shofar, feel momentarily inspired, make a few resolutions…
Menachem's Blog • August 2026
Are You Drifting?
Do you have control over the things beyond your control? Do you seek control over the things beyond your control? A strange yet common way to take control of antisemitism,…
Menachem's Blog • July 2026
Push Pull Living
You have probably noticed that there are some times that seem to feel like there is a strong breeze blowing behind you, moving you forward making each step easy, effortless…
Menachem's Blog • July 2026
The Strugglers Prayer
When people experience a prolonged struggle, it’s very common that they will wish and pray for this challenge to go away. Of course such a request is seen as illogical,…
Menachem's Blog • July 2026
Astrologers, Psychologists and Control
There are many gifted people who study complex systems that can explain the mind and heart. Then there are people in the world who are incredibly gifted and can see/know…
Menachem's Blog • July 2026
Are You Happy With Your Real Self?
There are people who just know what to do but they can’t tell you what they did or how they got to where they got, and there are people that…
Menachem's Blog • June 2026
Where to Find Angels
Do you believe in angels? Do you ever refer to a child as an angel? Why do people use that term, are children supernatural? Before I approach the question, some…
Menachem's Blog • June 2026
Did You Watch Avatar?
Did you watch any of the Avatar movies? I didn’t, but it didn’t stop people from sharing their spiritual machinations with me just as they did after watching The Lion…
Menachem's Blog • June 2026
Michaels Tip: Breathe When Weightlifting
Michael was telling me how he goes to gym and does weights. He explained something really interesting that when doing the weights, he is very intentional about feeling his muscles…
Menachem's Blog • June 2026
What Was The Last Book You Read?
A couple of months ago, my wife Rochel and I celebrated our 20th wedding anniversary. We went away for a week together and had a magical time. Just as I…
Menachem's Blog • June 2026
Are Your Rituals Working?
A teacher of mine once asked me: “Whats the difference between a ritual and a rote task?” After I blubbered for a few seconds he followed on: “Rituals have meaning”.…