On May 7, 2016 a test-driver of a driverless Telsa was killed when neither he nor the car’s auto sensing system were able to avert a large white 18-wheel truck and trailer travelling in the opposite direction making a left turn across his lane on the highway. According to police reports, the car drove under the trailer knocking off the
It is an unfortunate truism of modern life, especially in the last few years, that virtually all over the world terrorism is a major component of every war. Conventional wars used to be fought on a battlefield between armies in uniform (often in an officially designated area), but that kind of warfare is virtually a... Read more »
At the end of Parshas Vayechi, both Yaakov Avinu and Yosef HaTzadik die, are buried and mourned. It is an appropriate juncture to address the eternal question: what happens to us when we die? Death, it is often said, is a part of life. For those who remain alive and experience the death of a relative or close friend, this is certainly
Olami Resources is happy to present a series of free installments featuring Rabbi Avraham Edelstein’s important new book, The Human Challenge. This week we are sharing the third essay from Section One – A Purposeful Life – entitled, Journey and Destination. ___________________ Man attains his unique identity when, after having been enlightened by G-d that he is... Read more »
The Design Proof is the simplest and clearest argument for the existence of G-d. In fact, it is so intuitively obvious that a common response is – “This sounds too simple to be true.” Check it out yourself and experience the clarity. The classical design argument is remarkably simple. There is complex design all around... Read more »
Preface The more we invest in planning and setting up our priorities, the more we will succeed in doing what is most important and getting them done faster and better. We should use this type of thinking daily to become more efficient and effective in all that we do. A – Actions for Hashem, B... Read more »
Operating a nonprofit organization successfully requires a lot of hard work and dedication. At times, it can be particularly challenging and even unrewarding. But that’s when you should rely the most on your team’s strength and trust your staff to persevere through these hard times. However, this is only possible if your team is strong.... Read more »
The Talmudic discussion of the Chanukah story, beginning on Shabbos 21b, contains tremendous depth, elucidated by a range of meforshim. Derech B'Yam
If your donor tells you to expect a smaller donation this time, what do you do? Can you negotiate? Before I had the privilege of guiding others in their fundraising, I spent over a decade raising funds for some incredible organizations. Alongside seeing lots of hatzlacha, I did bump into failure plenty of times along... Read more »
Olami Resources is happy to present a series of free installments featuring Rabbi Avraham Edelstein’s important new book, The Human Challenge. This week we are sharing the second essay from Section One – A Purposeful Life – entitled, Freedom. ___________________ When we know our purpose, commitment is an engagement, not a constraint. PROGRESS AS A... Read more »
