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Blame Is Like a Backpack of Rocks: How Jay and Toya Taught Me the Power of Ownership
Blame is like carrying a backpack full of rocks. Every time something goes wrong and you say, “It’s not my fault, it’s theirs,” you toss...
Ben Silverberg
Sep 19, 20255 min read


Building Trust That Lasts: Lessons from a Jewish Wedding in Toronto
Hi, I’m Cantor Ben, and over the years I’ve officiated countless weddings, baby naming ceremonies, and Jewish newborn ceremonies across...
Ben Silverberg
Sep 12, 20254 min read


Courage, Queen Esther, and What Jewish Weddings Teach Us About Leading with Heart
Hi, I’m Cantor Ben, and I want to share a story that has shaped Jewish life for centuries. It is the story of a young queen named Esther....
Ben Silverberg
Sep 8, 20254 min read


Why Assumptions Can Ruin Relationships — And What Jewish Weddings Teach Us About Compassion
Hi, I’m Cantor Ben. I’ve been blessed to serve as a Jewish Wedding Officiant in Toronto for many years, helping couples create...
Ben Silverberg
Sep 5, 20254 min read


The Danger of Assumptions: A Life and Wedding Lesson
Hi, I’m Cantor Ben. I was mentored by a great Jewish wedding Rabbi , but I am a Cantor—not a Rabbi. Over the years, I’ve officiated...
Ben Silverberg
Sep 1, 20254 min read


Ask For More: Lessons From A Jewish Wedding in Toronto
Hi, I’m Cantor Ben. I was mentored by a great Jewish wedding Rabbi, and though I am not a Rabbi myself, I’ve carried forward his wisdom...
Ben Silverberg
Aug 29, 20255 min read


Turning Minutes Into a Marriage That Lasts
Hi, I am Cantor Ben. Over the years, I have had the privilege of officiating many weddings as a Jewish Wedding Cantor in Toronto. Each...
Ben Silverberg
Aug 26, 20254 min read


The Silent Thief That Could Be Stealing Your Child’s Future
By Cantor Ben You know what is stealing your child’s future?Not video games. Not TikTok. It is time vampires. Those tiny, sneaky...
Ben Silverberg
Aug 26, 20254 min read


Time Vampires and the Lessons of Marriage: Building a Future with Presence
Hi, I’m Cantor Ben. Over the years I have been honored to officiate many weddings across Toronto, and each ceremony teaches me something...
Ben Silverberg
Aug 25, 20255 min read


Ask and You Shall Receive: Lessons from a Jewish Wedding in Toronto
Hi, I am Cantor Ben. I was mentored by a great Jewish wedding Rabbi , but I am not a Rabbi myself. I am a Cantor who has had the...
Ben Silverberg
Aug 25, 20254 min read


Let Me Tell You a Story: How Sam and Adam’s Wedding Became a Chapter in Our People’s Story
By Cantor Ben There’s a classic Jewish folktale about a king who owned a rare diamond. One day, a scratch appeared on its surface. The...
Ben Silverberg
Aug 11, 20254 min read


When “Trust Your Gut” Gets It Wrong: What Jewish Wisdom Teaches About EmotionalIntelligence
By Cantor Ben We teach kids to trust their gut. To go with their instinct. To listen to their feelings. That’s not bad advice. But what...
Ben Silverberg
Aug 8, 20253 min read


Entitlement Is Poison. And Weddings Are the Cure
Hi, I’m Cantor Ben. As someone who’s had the honor of officiating dozens of Jewish weddings and baby naming ceremonies across Toronto...
Ben Silverberg
Aug 1, 20254 min read


Real Leadership Doesn’t Ask for Applause—It Asks, “Who Can I Lift?”
A story about a wedding, a quiet hero, and a new kind of legacy. Hi, I’m Cantor Ben. I’ve spent the last 20 years helping people mark the...
Ben Silverberg
Jul 29, 20254 min read


The One Gift Every Jewish Parent Should Give Their Child: Presence Over Perfection
It weaves in all the requested keywords related to Jewish weddings and baby naming ceremonies, and features a new fictional couple—Leah...
Ben Silverberg
Jul 24, 20254 min read


Why I Teach Kids to Lead—Not Perform: A Lesson from Andy and Mel’s Jewish Wedding
Hi, I’m Cantor Ben—and today I want to share a truth that might make you pause. Most parents say they want their kids to be happy,...
Ben Silverberg
Jul 22, 20254 min read


How a Jewish Wedding Can Teach Us to Raise Children Who Stay Close for Life
By Cantor Ben Let Me Tell You a Story… I was at Great Wolf Lodge with my family. My kids were in the wave pool, laughing and splashing....
Ben Silverberg
Jul 18, 20254 min read


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
Jul 16, 20254 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
Jul 10, 20254 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 4, 20254 min read
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