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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


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 1, 20254 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 27, 20254 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 23, 20257 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 20, 20254 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 17, 20254 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 13, 20254 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 10, 20254 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 5, 20254 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 3, 20254 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 29, 20254 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 26, 20254 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 26, 20254 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 19, 20253 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 16, 20253 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 13, 20253 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 8, 20253 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 6, 20254 min read


The Best Revenge Is a Beautiful Life: Samantha & Adam’s Jewish Wedding in Toronto
Introduction: Turning Doubt into Determination Frank Sinatra once said, “The best revenge is massive success.” I’ve felt the sting of...
Ben Silverberg
May 1, 20252 min read


Lighting the Way: How Resilience and Determination Shaped Melissa and Jordan’s Jewish Wedding Journey
Challenge Thinking You know why most people never succeed? It’s not because they lack talent. It’s not because they didn’t have the right...
Ben Silverberg
Apr 29, 20253 min read
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