http://finkorswim.com/2008/12/28/yosef-and-the-light-of-economic-wisdom-and-kindness-drasha-miketz/ The Rabbi on the Beach at the Shul on the Beach Thu, 17 May 2012 22:48:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://finkorswim.com/2008/12/28/yosef-and-the-light-of-economic-wisdom-and-kindness-drasha-miketz/#comment-77 Repost: Truth or Consequences – Drasha Vayigash (Sermon 2008) | Pacific Jewish Center | Rabbi Fri, 25 Dec 2009 21:45:55 +0000 http://rabbifink.wordpress.com/?p=144#comment-77 [...] It was posted last year and you can read Truth or Consequences – Drasha Vayigash, by clicking here. [...] [...] It was posted last year and you can read Truth or Consequences – Drasha Vayigash, by clicking here. [...]

]]> http://finkorswim.com/2008/12/28/yosef-and-the-light-of-economic-wisdom-and-kindness-drasha-miketz/#comment-76 Repost: Yosef and the Light of (Economic) Wisdom and Kindness – Drasha Miketz (Sermon 2008) | Pacific Jewish Center | Rabbi Tue, 15 Dec 2009 06:50:05 +0000 http://rabbifink.wordpress.com/?p=144#comment-76 [...] It was posted last year and you can read Yosef and the Light of (Economic) Wisdom and Kindness – Drasha Miketz by clicking here. [...] [...] It was posted last year and you can read Yosef and the Light of (Economic) Wisdom and Kindness – Drasha Miketz by clicking here. [...]

]]> http://finkorswim.com/2008/12/28/yosef-and-the-light-of-economic-wisdom-and-kindness-drasha-miketz/#comment-75 Comments On America's Standard of Living | Pacific Jewish Center | Rabbi Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:31:39 +0000 http://rabbifink.wordpress.com/?p=144#comment-75 [...] Next comment:This one is a little disturbing. It says “I don’t mind if my children and grandchildren need to sacrifice, but I am not willing to sacrifice for them”. This is exactly what got us in this mess. Mortgaging the future for the present was the root of this entire economic mess. America became a superpower because of the willingness of its citizens to work hard and sacrifice for their children and grandchildren. Now, there is a sense of entitlement which has taken hold of our country. People just want their lives to be comfortable and they don’t care what happens next. We need a shift in attitude to turn the economy around and this is a great place to start. You can read more of my thoughts on this idea here. [...] [...] Next comment:This one is a little disturbing. It says “I don’t mind if my children and grandchildren need to sacrifice, but I am not willing to sacrifice for them”. This is exactly what got us in this mess. Mortgaging the future for the present was the root of this entire economic mess. America became a superpower because of the willingness of its citizens to work hard and sacrifice for their children and grandchildren. Now, there is a sense of entitlement which has taken hold of our country. People just want their lives to be comfortable and they don’t care what happens next. We need a shift in attitude to turn the economy around and this is a great place to start. You can read more of my thoughts on this idea here. [...]

]]> http://finkorswim.com/2008/12/28/yosef-and-the-light-of-economic-wisdom-and-kindness-drasha-miketz/#comment-1228 Comments On America's Standard of Living | Pacific Jewish Center | Rabbi Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:31:39 +0000 http://rabbifink.wordpress.com/?p=144#comment-1228 [...] Next comment:This one is a little disturbing. It says “I don’t mind if my children and grandchildren need to sacrifice, but I am not willing to sacrifice for them”. This is exactly what got us in this mess. Mortgaging the future for the present was the root of this entire economic mess. America became a superpower because of the willingness of its citizens to work hard and sacrifice for their children and grandchildren. Now, there is a sense of entitlement which has taken hold of our country. People just want their lives to be comfortable and they don’t care what happens next. We need a shift in attitude to turn the economy around and this is a great place to start. You can read more of my thoughts on this idea here. [...] [...] Next comment:This one is a little disturbing. It says “I don’t mind if my children and grandchildren need to sacrifice, but I am not willing to sacrifice for them”. This is exactly what got us in this mess. Mortgaging the future for the present was the root of this entire economic mess. America became a superpower because of the willingness of its citizens to work hard and sacrifice for their children and grandchildren. Now, there is a sense of entitlement which has taken hold of our country. People just want their lives to be comfortable and they don’t care what happens next. We need a shift in attitude to turn the economy around and this is a great place to start. You can read more of my thoughts on this idea here. [...]

]]> http://finkorswim.com/2008/12/28/yosef-and-the-light-of-economic-wisdom-and-kindness-drasha-miketz/#comment-2491 Comments On America's Standard of Living | Pacific Jewish Center | Rabbi Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:31:39 +0000 http://rabbifink.wordpress.com/?p=144#comment-2491 [...] Next comment:This one is a little disturbing. It says “I don’t mind if my children and grandchildren need to sacrifice, but I am not willing to sacrifice for them”. This is exactly what got us in this mess. Mortgaging the future for the present was the root of this entire economic mess. America became a superpower because of the willingness of its citizens to work hard and sacrifice for their children and grandchildren. Now, there is a sense of entitlement which has taken hold of our country. People just want their lives to be comfortable and they don’t care what happens next. We need a shift in attitude to turn the economy around and this is a great place to start. You can read more of my thoughts on this idea here. [...] [...] Next comment:This one is a little disturbing. It says “I don’t mind if my children and grandchildren need to sacrifice, but I am not willing to sacrifice for them”. This is exactly what got us in this mess. Mortgaging the future for the present was the root of this entire economic mess. America became a superpower because of the willingness of its citizens to work hard and sacrifice for their children and grandchildren. Now, there is a sense of entitlement which has taken hold of our country. People just want their lives to be comfortable and they don’t care what happens next. We need a shift in attitude to turn the economy around and this is a great place to start. You can read more of my thoughts on this idea here. [...]

]]> http://finkorswim.com/2008/12/28/yosef-and-the-light-of-economic-wisdom-and-kindness-drasha-miketz/#comment-2640 Comments On America's Standard of Living | Pacific Jewish Center | Rabbi Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:31:39 +0000 http://rabbifink.wordpress.com/?p=144#comment-2640 [...] Next comment:This one is a little disturbing. It says “I don’t mind if my children and grandchildren need to sacrifice, but I am not willing to sacrifice for them”. This is exactly what got us in this mess. Mortgaging the future for the present was the root of this entire economic mess. America became a superpower because of the willingness of its citizens to work hard and sacrifice for their children and grandchildren. Now, there is a sense of entitlement which has taken hold of our country. People just want their lives to be comfortable and they don’t care what happens next. We need a shift in attitude to turn the economy around and this is a great place to start. You can read more of my thoughts on this idea here. [...] [...] Next comment:This one is a little disturbing. It says “I don’t mind if my children and grandchildren need to sacrifice, but I am not willing to sacrifice for them”. This is exactly what got us in this mess. Mortgaging the future for the present was the root of this entire economic mess. America became a superpower because of the willingness of its citizens to work hard and sacrifice for their children and grandchildren. Now, there is a sense of entitlement which has taken hold of our country. People just want their lives to be comfortable and they don’t care what happens next. We need a shift in attitude to turn the economy around and this is a great place to start. You can read more of my thoughts on this idea here. [...]

]]> http://finkorswim.com/2008/12/28/yosef-and-the-light-of-economic-wisdom-and-kindness-drasha-miketz/#comment-79 rabbifink Tue, 08 Sep 2009 23:43:00 +0000 http://rabbifink.wordpress.com/?p=144#comment-79 Yes. But also innovation in productive areas. Like industry as opposed to finance... Yes. But also innovation in productive areas. Like industry as opposed to finance…

]]> http://finkorswim.com/2008/12/28/yosef-and-the-light-of-economic-wisdom-and-kindness-drasha-miketz/#comment-78 Mark Tue, 08 Sep 2009 23:40:00 +0000 http://rabbifink.wordpress.com/?p=144#comment-78 Very nice drasha. In the end it all boils down to responsibility as opposed the the lack of it. Very nice drasha. In the end it all boils down to responsibility as opposed the the lack of it.

]]> http://finkorswim.com/2008/12/28/yosef-and-the-light-of-economic-wisdom-and-kindness-drasha-miketz/#comment-72 A Nation’s Challenge and “Seabiscuits” « Pacific Jewish Center | Rabbi Mon, 20 Apr 2009 01:07:48 +0000 http://rabbifink.wordpress.com/?p=144#comment-72 [...] need a mascot. America is ready to recover, to rebuild, to rethink its priorities (as I have mentioned previously), I think we just need something inspiring to get the juices [...] [...] need a mascot. America is ready to recover, to rebuild, to rethink its priorities (as I have mentioned previously), I think we just need something inspiring to get the juices [...]

]]> http://finkorswim.com/2008/12/28/yosef-and-the-light-of-economic-wisdom-and-kindness-drasha-miketz/#comment-71 Comments On America’s Standard of Living « Pacific Jewish Center | Rabbi Wed, 18 Feb 2009 18:53:53 +0000 http://rabbifink.wordpress.com/?p=144#comment-71 [...] Next comment:This one is a little disturbing. It says “I don’t mind if my children and grandchildren need to sacrifice, but I am not willing to sacrifice for them”. This is exactly what got us in this mess. Mortgaging the future for the present was the root of this entire economic mess. America became a superpower because of the willingness of its citizens to work hard and sacrifice for their children and grandchildren. Now, there is a sense of entitlement which has taken hold of our country. People just want their lives to be comfortable and they don’t care what happens next. We need a shift in attitude to turn the economy around and this is a great place to start. You can read more of my thoughts on this idea here. [...] [...] Next comment:This one is a little disturbing. It says “I don’t mind if my children and grandchildren need to sacrifice, but I am not willing to sacrifice for them”. This is exactly what got us in this mess. Mortgaging the future for the present was the root of this entire economic mess. America became a superpower because of the willingness of its citizens to work hard and sacrifice for their children and grandchildren. Now, there is a sense of entitlement which has taken hold of our country. People just want their lives to be comfortable and they don’t care what happens next. We need a shift in attitude to turn the economy around and this is a great place to start. You can read more of my thoughts on this idea here. [...]

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