Rabbi Yaakov Silverman
The Power of Tradition: Chanuka Lessons from Football
As we wrap up the festival of Chanuka, I would like to thank everyone that joined us or wanted to join us for our party and hope to see...
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TORAH & NEWS
Rabbi Yaakov Silverman
Nov 28, 20172 min
Context Makes the Man: Torah Thoughts From Football
Case Keenum has been enjoying the 2017 season more than anyone ever dreamed. Not only is he starting, but he is playing fantastic...
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Rabbi Yaakov Silverman
Nov 16, 20172 min
From Side Lines to Center Stage: Torah Lessons from Sports
After an incredible first half of the season, Deshaun Watson’s torn ACL stopped him in his tracks. Texans fans and fantasy owners that...
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Rabbi Yaakov Silverman
Nov 15, 20171 min
Finding Your "Playoff Beard"
A custom has developed in many sports that as playoffs begin so does the beard. Facial hair has become an indication that a team or...
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Rabbi Yaakov Silverman
Nov 2, 20172 min
Staying Young: Torah Lessons from Baseball
As the World Series is coming to a close, I noticed something strange about my feelings for the loser of the ALCS. Growing up in Atlanta,...
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Rabbi Yaakov Silverman
Oct 31, 20172 min
Perseverance: Torah Lessons from Football
As if the Browns season was not bad enough. LT Joe Thomas, the consistent beacon of hope and slight ray of success tore his tricep and is...
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Rabbi Yaakov Silverman
Sep 28, 20172 min
The Words That Sparked a Revolution: Yom Kippur Lessons in Football
Over a year ago, the starting QB for the 49ers, Colin Kapernick, protested police brutality by kneeling during the national anthem. He...
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Rabbi Yaakov Silverman
Sep 27, 20171 min
A Powerful Leader: Torah Lessons in Fantasy Football
Week one of the NFL season brought devastating news to at least one member of every fantasy league in the nation and also to the Arizona...
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Rabbi Yaakov Silverman
Sep 14, 20171 min
Breaking Your Fighting: Torah Lessons in Boxing
On August 26th, just a few weeks ago, Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather Jr finally squared off for a much anticipated fight....
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