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The Power of Words: Plant Seeds or Scatter Them – A Lesson I Learned from a Rabbi’s Seeds
By Cantor Ben – Jewish Wedding Cantor, Toronto | Founder of CoolCantor Hebrew School ⸻ Hi, I’m Ben from CoolCantor—and today, I want to...
Ben Silverberg
6 hours ago4 min read


How to Involve Children in Your Jewish Wedding Ceremony—And Build a Legacy of Love
By Cantor Ben – Jewish Wedding Cantor, Toronto Hi, I’m Ben, your friendly neighborhood Jewish wedding cantor—and if you’re planning a...
Ben Silverberg
6 days ago4 min read


From the Chuppah to the Crib: How Jewish Wedding Blessings Shape Parenting That Lasts a Lifetime
When I stand under the Jewish wedding chuppah with a couple, there’s a moment I never take for granted: reciting the Sheva Brachot, the...
Ben Silverberg
Jul 44 min read


Ask for More: The Universe Isn’t on a Budget—and Neither Is Your Child’s Potential
Hi, I’m Ben, founder of CoolCantor—and I believe the universe isn’t on a budget. Neither is your child’s potential. A few years ago, I...
Ben Silverberg
Jul 14 min read


The Heat Test: How I Teach Kids to Lead With Kindness—Even When It’s Hard
The Moment That Changed Everything A few years ago, I stood under a stunning chuppah in Toronto with two beautiful souls—Mark and Nat....
Ben Silverberg
Jun 274 min read


What Ballet Recitals Teach Us About Raising Financially Confident Kids—And How Ashley and Jack Inspired Me
You’re sitting in the front row of your daughter’s ballet recital. You’re holding your breath. You don’t want her to trip. Freeze. Forget...
Ben Silverberg
Jun 237 min read


From Snooze Buttons to Sacred Promises: What I Learned from Officiating Mara and Bradley’s Jewish Wedding
The snooze button seems innocent enough, doesn’t it? Just five more minutes. Just one more tap. Just one more delay. But let’s talk about...
Ben Silverberg
Jun 204 min read


The Burning Bush, Holy Ground, and a Wedding in Toronto
Let me tell you a story that begins in the desert, with a whisper of flame and a barefoot moment of awe. Moses sees something strange: a...
Ben Silverberg
Jun 174 min read


Trusting the Inner Voice: Building Strong, Self-Led Kids Through Jewish Values
Are you hearing that quiet voice in your child’s heart? It’s not loud. It’s not polished. But it’s pure truth. That voice is intuition —...
Ben Silverberg
Jun 134 min read


The Human Moment That Changed My Day — and What It Taught Me About Compassion, Connection, and the Power of Presence
Earlier this week, outside a grocery store in midtown Toronto, I had one of those rare, quiet moments that shakes you awake in the best...
Ben Silverberg
Jun 104 min read


Before Every Big Moment, Your Body Sends a Signal—Here’s How to Answer It
Before Paula and Mark stood under their chuppah, surrounded by loved ones in the heart of Toronto, I watched something powerful happen....
Ben Silverberg
Jun 54 min read


You Don’t Need More Time—You Need Better Priorities
By Cantor Ben, Jewish Wedding Cantor in Toronto If I had a dollar for every time someone told me, “I just don’t have time,” I’d be...
Ben Silverberg
Jun 34 min read


What I Learned About Confidence from Officiating Jewish Weddings in Toronto”
By Cantor Ben Silverberg Jewish Wedding Officiant | Confidence Coach | Cantor & Life Mentor ⸻ It was a cold November morning in Toronto...
Ben Silverberg
May 294 min read


How Kay and Brad’s Jewish Wedding Reminded Me Why Self-Worth Is the Real Foundation of Love
When a friend turns on your child, it’s more than hurt feelings—it can crush their self-worth. As a Jewish Wedding Cantor and life...
Ben Silverberg
May 264 min read


The Quietest Moment That Showed Me What Leadership Really Means (A Jewish Wedding Story)
There’s a story I share often with my Bar and Bat Mitzvah students—one that gets at the heart of what leadership truly is. But today, I...
Ben Silverberg
May 264 min read


The Eye That Couldn’t Be Satisfied – A Jewish Wedding Reflection on Enoughness By Cantor Ben Silverberg
Let me tell you a story that sounds like it’s from a movie—but it’s straight out of Jewish tradition. Alexander the Great—yes, the...
Ben Silverberg
May 193 min read


How Failure Can Spark a Stronger Marriage: A Lesson from Alexis and Jonny’s Jewish Wedding in Toronto
When most people think about failure, they think about defeat. But failure—real, painful, discouraging failure—is actually the spark...
Ben Silverberg
May 163 min read


How a Jewish Wedding in Toronto Taught Me the Most Important Lesson About Time
Time doesn’t vanish. It doesn’t hide. It doesn’t wait. It’s traded. Every single second of our lives, we’re trading time for...
Ben Silverberg
May 133 min read


Why Time Management Matters in Marriage—and in Life
Most people don’t have a time problem—they have a priority problem. In my years as a Jewish Wedding Cantor in Toronto, I’ve observed that...
Ben Silverberg
May 93 min read


The Power of “I’m Sorry” in Marriage — What Mel and Chuck Taught Me About Love and Leadership
Most people think strength in a marriage comes from grand romantic gestures, expensive weddings, or perfect harmony every day. But after...
Ben Silverberg
May 64 min read
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