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Benjamin Elterman

Benjamin Elterman is a writer of stage, film, and television. He also writes his own Torah blog at SixDegreesOfKosherBacon.com, and works with parents, bar/bat mitzvah students, and businesses to write moving speeches from his company www.MitzvahSpeeches.com.


Kanye's Bogus Apology

One can undo the damage of their actions through making an honest attempt at repentance. How does Kanye’s apology measure up?

Celebrating Our Baby’s Birth When Israel Is On Fire

I was experiencing the height of joy while Israel was undergoing the bloodiest moment of its history.

Stalin, Sadat, Mao Zedong & More: Good or Bad for the Jews Quiz

Which of these seminal figures were good or bad for the Jews?

Leading a Religious Life in the World of Sports

Thanks to his Jewish values, Adam Neuman, Orthodox Big Ten exec, is becoming Baltimore Ravens’ Chief of Staff.

Cleopatra, Nietzsche & Richard Nixon: Play the Jewish History Quiz

Brush up on your Jewish history. Which of these historical figures were good for the Jews?

Were These Historical Figures Good or Bad for the Jews?

Can you get all the answers right?

The Prohibition and Getting Wine for Passover

The Prohibition Act made acquiring wine for the four cups quite the hassle.

NBA Star Meyers Leonard's Antisemitic Slur and His Heartfelt Apology

There’s a fine line between ignorance and hate. Leonard’s inspiring path to forgiveness and redemption. An exclusive Aish.com interview.

Making History with Mel Brooks

The comic genius left his imprint on generations of comedians. At 96, he can be forgiven for failing to meet his standard with History of the World, Part 2.

Van Gogh, Peron, Thomas Edison, Shah of Iran, Joan of Arc, Mozart: Good or Bad for the Jews?

Test your history knowledge with this fun, interactive quiz.

Tu B’Shevat Quiz: How Much Do You Know about this Jewish Holiday?

Test your knowledge about this environmentally-focused festival.

Were These 6 Historical Figures Good or Bad for the Jews?

Take the second quiz and see if you know all the answers.

Good or Bad for the Jews? Take the Quiz

Historical figures and the Jews: Can you guess who was friend or foe?

 

Standing Up to Antisemitism: 5 Courageous People

Sick and tired of Kanye West? Watch this.

 

Defiance: The Astonishing Shofar Blowing During the Spanish Inquisition

In a Barcelona concert hall, one man's insane act of rebellion in 15th century Spain.

Rick and Morty’s Jewish Philosophy Lessons

The hit show’s latest episode takes a deep dive into some fundamental Jewish concepts.

Napoleon and the Jews

Was the diminutive ruler a friend or foe to the Jews?

Will Smith’s Apology

Insights on how to make an effective apology.

Slay Your Idols

What are you enslaved to? For me, it’s video games.

Princess Zelda and Queen Esther: How the Legend of Zelda Helped Me Understand Purim

Facing a towering dungeon boss, you already have what you need to be victorious.

Cobra Kai: The Sensei vs the Rabbi

Jewish wisdom goes a few rounds with the Okinawa-inspired karate philosophy.

The Matrix Resurrected: A Philosophical Examination

Wisdom of Spider-Man

Dave Chappelle and the Space Jews

When a comedian offends minorities, they find themselves apologizing or facing career ending cancel-culture. Why do offensive Jewish jokes go under the radar?

Karen, White Female Privilege, and Its Hebrew Counterpart

Perhaps it's no accident that the name Karen is very similar to the Hebrew word keren.

Aladdin: Understanding Reality is A Whole New World

The Disney film tackles the conflicts of self-doubt, actualizing potential and escaping reality.

Lady Bird and Struggling with My Identity

Who we are versus how we wish the world would see us.

For Nerds Only: My Search for the Coveted SNES Classic

A 33-year-old boy finally grows up.

The Zookeeper’s Wife: Holocaust and Personal Trauma

The Holocaust film depicts how trauma irrevocably impacts the individual.

Beauty and the Beast & the Essence of Love

Who could ever learn to love a beast?

Han Solo Shot First

According to the Torah, was Han Solo justified in killing Greedo?

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