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Apr 22, 2018, 7:07 PM

The Sickness of Judgementalism

There is a terrible sickness in the Jewish community. I also have it and can’t seem to get rid of it. I feel contaminated. And this is the time -- from Pesach to Shavuot -- to work on healing...

Mar 10, 2018, 11:24 PM

Hearing the voices of our kids

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When your child doesn't follow in your footsteps, don't make it about you

Dec 20, 2017, 1:26 PM

Learning to love my sons’ radical disobedience

Illustrative, Tefillin. (image via Shutterstock)

I'd wanted to raise strong, independent kids who'd make their own decisions... to be religious in the same way that I am

Feb 14, 2017, 7:47 PM

Jewish literacy — unfortunately, it’s not enough

For hard-won Jewish literacy to yield a sense of ultimate purpose, its purveyors must live an inner life of awe

Dec 13, 2016, 6:28 PM

Reflections on an Un-Soulful Election

Several weeks ago, while visiting the US, I attended a Shabbat dinner of 15 very intelligent and kind adults, including Jewish professionals and rabbis. The conversation quickly moved to politics. Everyone assumed we were all voting for Donald Trump. Opinions...

Aug 21, 2016, 5:18 PM

Meeting the worst person in the world

He loves the aisle seat, so how did he find himself in a battle over who would get to take the middle seat?

Aug 1, 2016, 7:17 PM

A Torah of Violence

The word for mute in Hebrew – i’lem – shares the same root as the word for violence – alimut. A common interpretation of this linkage is that a person who cannot express his/her voice may become aggressive. An inability...

May 26, 2016, 7:46 PM

Exciting News at Ayeka

We are extremely gratified that the Jewish philanthropic world has taken notice of our activities, and we are pleased to announce that Ayeka has received grants from three prominent Jewish philanthropic institutions, The Avi Chai Foundation, Kohelet Foundation, and...

Apr 14, 2016, 5:26 PM

A vibrating seder

Bitter herbs, 4 cups of wine, reclining, and all the rest should evoke an inner exodus story in those who participate

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About Me

Aryeh Ben David founded Ayeka: Center for Soulful Education in 2008. Ayeka educates rabbis, teachers, and professionals in bringing Jewish wisdom from our minds to our hearts to our souls and to our lives. He lives in Efrat with his wife Sandra and their 6 children.