by Rabbi | Oct 24, 2020 | Rabbi's Blog
The portion of this week, Noach, carries a hint about prayer: “make an ark for yourself” (Genesis 6:14) – which is understood as make a word for yourself. In Hebrew, TEIVAH is both “word” and “ark”. How we construct our words...
by Rabbi | Oct 20, 2020 | Rabbi's Blog
Always been curious about Judaism? Never paid attention in Hebrew school? Thinking about (or is someone you love thinking about) officially joining the Tribe? The Embracing Judaism program is geared towards both Jews and non-Jews who want to learn more. Bring your...
by Rabbi | Oct 18, 2020 | Rabbi's Blog
The last three gifts When God sent Adam and Chava from the garden, God gave them three gifts. The first one, as you probably know, was clothes. The Torah text says: And the LORD God made garments of skins for Adam and his wife, and clothed them. (3:21) It took them a...
by Rabbi | Oct 13, 2020 | Rabbi's Blog
The Etrog by S. Y. Agnon, adapted [By clicking on the links you will see the original story by Agnon and other interesting things] If you want to know how precious the mitzvah of Etrog is to the Jewish people you just need to go to Meah Shearim before Sukkot. That...
by Rabbi | Oct 5, 2020 | Rabbi's Blog
This is a story about a Rebbe who became famous, but he didn’t really want the fame. He was fine being a complete unknown disciple of the Baal Shem Tov. His name was Reb Pinchas of Koretz. All that Reb Pinchas ever wanted to do was to study, pray and meditate – alone....
