About the Author


Rabbi Yonason Goldson

Rabbi Yonason Goldson is a TEDx speaker, award-winning podcast host, and author of The Spiral of Time: Discovering new insights and inspiration in the Jewish calendar. Visit him at ethicsninja.com.


They Cannot Steal Our Joy: My Son, an Israeli Soldier, Just Got Married

Barely a stone’s throw from the Syrian border, my son and his fiancée tied the knot, with his army unit there to celebrate.

Champagne and the Deeper Meaning of Hanukkah

Burst your comfort zone bubble.

The Moral Businessman

Choosing between what feels right and what the law allows you to get away with.

 

I Became My Own Worst Nightmare

How the assumptions we make about others prevent us from truly knowing ourselves.

The Power to Change the World

Don’t miss your opportunity for greatness.

Days of Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving and Hanukkah remind us to be grateful not just for the success, but even for the struggle.

Death of a Friend

Learning the lesson of respect and Jewish unity from my dear friend Yechezkel Fox, of blessed memory.

The Magic Eye

Sometime we need to learn how to see.

Diminishing Returns: Ethics of the Fathers, 4:12

How much is enough?

How to Get Rich: Ethics of Fathers 4:11

The connection between monetary wealth and Jewish wisdom.

A Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Universe

We are never traveling solo.

The Natural Order

Approaching the boundaries of nature with trepidation.

Expert Advice

Seeking the elusive middle ground between humility and leadership.

Bullying and Anti-Semitism

How the Jewish people are like the bullied kid in the schoolyard.

Ethics of the Fathers: Overconfidence

A rush to judgment poses the greatest threat to a civil society.

The Price of Disunity

Insights into the destruction of the Second Temple.

Honor and Disgrace: Ethics of Fathers 4:8

It's the little details that count.

Degrees of Separation: Ethics of Fathers 4:7

No matter what, commitment to the community must remain our highest priority.

The Great Mistake

Why did the Creator design such a vulnerable knee?

In Service of the King: Ethics of Fathers 4:6

How the wishes of our hearts can shape our reality.

No More Training Wheels

Rethinking the limits we set for our children and ourselves.

Spiritual Fallout: Ethics of Fathers 4:5

What the Chernobyl disaster teaches us about the unseen consequences of our actions.

Thanking The Garbage Man

Sowing seeds of kindness and gratitude.

Let Our Spirits Soar: Ethics of the Fathers, 4:4

Acquiring the confidence that comes from true humility.

The High and the Mighty: Ethics of the Fathers, 3:16

Our perceptions of others may teach us more about ourselves.

Guns or Butter

How I became Prime Minister of Japan for an hour and nearly achieved world peace.

Connection with Eternity: Ethics of the Fathers, 3:15

It is we who hold the keys to the kingdom.

The Expression of the Soul: Ethics of the Fathers, 3:14

Discovering the bridge between heaven and earth.

With a Whole Heart: Ethics of the Fathers, 3:13

We can't truly care about God if we don't care about our fellow human beings

The Most Enduring Wisdom: Ethics of the Fathers, 3:12

Climbing the spiritual mountain.

Rooting for Tony Soprano

The Sopranos manipulates us into identifying with Tony's humanity so that we overlook his wickedness.

The Fear of Wisdom Ethics of the Fathers, 3:11

Can one be both wicked and wise?

Uncluttering the Mind Ethics of the Fathers, 3:10

A cloudy mind clears for those things that truly matter.

Ethics of the Fathers, 3:9 Direct Line to the Heavens

There are many avenues to connect with our Creator. Not all ways are equal.

Ethics of the Fathers, 3:8 In Praise of Servitude

Who is greater: the servant of the king or the king of servants?

Ethics of the Fathers, 3:7 Safety in Numbers

More than misery loves company, sanctity thrives among the many.

The Pursuit of Happiness? Ethics of the Fathers, 3:6

Is our passionate quest for leisure time what Thomas Jefferson had in mind?

The Greatest Protection: Ethics of the Fathers, 3:5

Should we be afraid of things that go bump in the night?

Not by Bread Alone: Ethics of the Fathers, 3:4

What does your dining experience look like?

The Location of the Soul: Ethics of the Fathers, 3:3

It is the quality of speech that separates us from all other forms of creation. Why?

The Man on the Street

My one minute encounter in Hungary reflected all the despair and all the hopeful triumph of the Jewish people in exile.

A Prayer for Freedom: Ethics of the Fathers 3:2

Why pray for a non-Jewish government?

Three Reflections: Ethics of the Fathers, 3:1

How to make sure you stay on the right path.

Winning the Race: Ethics of the Fathers, 2:21

In spiritual pursuits, the very act of trying counts as success.

The Candles and the Tree

A child who sees no difference between the flames of the menorah and the twinkling lights of the tree.

Collecting Diamonds: Ethics of the Fathers, 2:20

The time is short and diamonds are everywhere!

The Security of Wisdom: Ethics of the Fathers, 2:19

To understand why we believe what we believe, know how to answer a heretic.

The Relevance of Prayer: Ethics of the Fathers, 2:18

Prayer is more than a response to crisis; it is an exercise in self-reflection and self-evaluation.

Grand Larceny: Ethics of the Fathers, 2:17

As much as we owe the Almighty gratitude for our intrinsic natural abilities and talents, we owe Him even more for those blessings that are extrinsic.

The Evil Eye: Ethics of the Fathers, 2:16

When everything we have just isn't enough.

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