"Hibernation is not passive. It is a time of deep nourishment and rest. It is a time where our soul rejuvenates and gets stronger in order to thrive in the spring."

There is no half measure here. Either one commits to the War or one negotiates a surrender, if the enemy allows that.

Thoughts on connecting Jewishly with Thanksgiving. Pumpkin challah, anyone? Click to read more.

Perspective and a link to a thought-provoking article by Robin Margolis.

Stan Kreis suggests that when it comes to Israel, readers maintain a modicum of skepticism and read all points of view and trust those most who build credibility the old fashion way, one piece at a time. Click the headline for more.

Deb Dusansky's monthly newsletter for November explores routines and moving "out of our box." Click the headline for the full article.

There is no doubt that this has been a “unique” year to be a fundraiser for the Jewish community. Whether you are a donor or an "asker," participating in the mitzvah of tzedakah helps connect us to our soul's purpose. Click the headline for the full text.

My working thesis is that the case for Israel is much, much stronger than the case against Israel.

It is particularly aimed to hamstring President Obama in matters of US national security

"Mindfulness in and of itself is a powerful tool. Sometimes merely the act of being mindful and tuning our awareness towards healing our soul, taking care of our self on a deeper level, works wonders...."

Stan Kreis takes a look at the US' policies in the Middle East and how they may affect Israel, intentionally or unintentionally.

The Goldstone Report: Three Strikes and You're Out! David Harris' first blog for the Huffington Post.