Yonason Goldson
I'm a Talmudic scholar and professional speaker, as well as a former hitchhiker and circumnavigator, applying ancient wisdom to the challenges of the modern world. I've published seven books, including, Proverbial Beauty: Secrets for success and happiness from the wisdom of the ages.
Homepage: http://yonasongoldson.com
The Final Battlefield
Posted in Weekly Parsha on December 8, 2009
Parshas Vayeishev reveals insights into our unending war for spiritual integrity and survival.
Chanukah
Posted in Holidays on December 8, 2009
Past reflections on the Festival of Lights.
Best wishes to all for a joyous holiday of spiritual illumination.
Face Off
Posted in Philosophy, Science and Nature on November 18, 2009
What Jewish tradition and human psychology tell us about the Mona Lisa’s smile.
Friday Flashback — Halloween Reflections
Posted in Culture, Education and Parenting on October 30, 2009
Here are some old thoughts about what is becoming America’s most popular holiday.
Atheists in Bubbleland
Posted in Culture, Philosophy on October 28, 2009
In case you missed it, last month the world celebrated Blasphemy Day. This may be just the beginning of a widening schism between traditional and fundamentalist atheists.
Which Road not Taken?
Posted in Philosophy on October 25, 2009
With the leaves turning golden and autumn turning rapidly into winter, I think this reflection on Robert Frost and dangers of routine is worth another look.
Degrees of Separation
Posted in Ethics of Fathers on October 25, 2009
Our commitment to the community must be our highest priority.
The Peace Process Fantasy
Jeff Jacoby nails the fallacy of the United States’ approach to Mideast peace, backed up by four administrations-worth of failure.
Parshas Bereishis and the Perfect Number
Posted in Philosophy, Weekly Parsha on October 15, 2009
The number seven is neither random nor coincidental in the pattern of Creation.
Why there won’t be Peace in our Time
Posted in Israel on October 13, 2009
This isn’t news; it’s been going on for decades. But that’s just why we need reminding.
Neville Chamberlain failed to understand that you can’t make peace with a megalomaniac. Now Western leaders continue in their failure to understand that you can’t make peace with an entire culture devoted to your annihilation.
Jonathan Rosenblum reminds us how that culture has been cultivated among the Palestinians.
Torah Ideals 
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