Rabbi Raffi Bilek
How to Get More Out of Selichos
Selichos is not the easiest, most relatable part of the Jewish experience. How can you get a little more oomph out of them?
Rabbi Raffi Bilek
- Sep 4
- 4 min
The American Dream
During the infernal no man's land between camp and school this year I took my family on a short trip to New Jersey and back with a few...
Rabbi Raffi Bilek
- Mar 23
- 5 min
Are you famous?
Fame and fortune are part of the promise of the American Dream. What does the Torah say?
Rabbi Raffi Bilek
- Feb 9
- 1 min
Check out the new book!
Didn't you know? I write children's books on the side, largely to deal with issues in my own family. Actually, entirely to deal with...
Rabbi Raffi Bilek
- Jan 17
- 2 min
Hilchos Yichud: Let's Raise Ourselves Up
Time to raise ourselves up from the ashes of a painful situation.
Rabbi Raffi Bilek
- Jan 9
- 3 min
Making It Real
In my previous post I spurred us all to pay heed to our own personal evil inclinations and to take action against them. I am proud to say...
Rabbi Raffi Bilek
- Dec 27, 2021
- 3 min
The Right Message
What message can we take for ourselves in light of the tragedy of Chaim Walder?
Rabbi Raffi Bilek
- Oct 12, 2021
- 5 min
The One Rule You Need to Know to Protect Your Marriage
If there was one rule you could abide by that would save untold wear and tear on your relationship - what would it be?
Rabbi Raffi Bilek
- Aug 26, 2021
- 4 min
Spanking, Smacking, Potching: Is It Okay to Hit Your Kids?
Modern parenting approaches have largely sworn off any form of corporal punishment, whether on the hand, face, or rear end. I actually...
Chana Bilek
- Jul 30, 2021
- 1 min
Chana Bilek... dot com!
We are excited to announce that we've just launched a new website, www.chanabilek.com, where I am putting myself out there in what feels...
Rabbi Raffi Bilek
- Jul 19, 2021
- 3 min
Imperfect You
You are awesome. I know this, because you are reading this post. This tells me you are a human being. And if you are a human being, then...
Rabbi Raffi Bilek
- May 20, 2021
- 4 min
How I Avoided an Argument (and You Can Too!)
This is a true story. I got really irritated with my wife the other day (I am sharing this with her permission), and I avoided losing my...