Moshe Kempinski Generally on the Shabbat before Rosh Hashanah, the days of judgment of the whole world, this dramatic verse from the Torah portion of Nitzavim is read in the synagogues. This simple fact is implied with the word HaYom(this day) used in the verse .The Baal Shem Tov taught that whenever the word ” … Read more
Rabbi Chanan Morisson The order of the shofar blasts on Rosh Hashanah may be understood as corresponding to major stages in the history of the universe. There are two basic types of shofar blasts: Tekiyah — one long, constant blast. Shevarim-teruah — several short blasts followed by numerous staccato blows. The shofar blasts are organized … Read more
Moshe Kempinski Rabbi Chanan Morisson According to the Forbes report, Israel is the second happiest country in Asia (after NewZealand) . According to an OECD study of 36 democratic countries Israel is marked the sixth after the Scandinavian countries regarding Life Expectancy. Despite the Army service, terrorism and war, endless bickering and open faced arguments, … Read more
Rabbi Chanan Morisson Tax reporting in the Torah? In a way, yes…. Twice every seven years, in the fourth and seventh years of the Sabbatical cycle, the Jewish farmer must testify that he correctly distributed tithes from his crops. He makes the following declaration, preferably in the Temple itself: “I have removed all the sacred … Read more
Psalm 91 The whole text of psalm 91 engraved on stailnless steel pendant. Within the text is the verse “He shall charge angels to watch over you in all your ways”( psalm 91:11) This very popular exclusive Shorashim design has been recreated in honor of the young men and women of the Israel Defense Forces. … Read more
by Slovie Jungreis-Wolff Teaching kids to take pride in their heritage. Steven Spielberg spoke with the popular film website Movie pilot and opened up about his difficult childhood where he found himself constantly bullied. From an early age, Spielberg lived in fear of being looked at as different because he was Jewish. “It isn’t something … Read more
Moshe Kempinski King Solomon teaches about the process of “Arichut Yamim- the lengthening of our days”. He writes in the book of Proverbs the following “My son, forget not My instruction, and may your heart keep My commandments; for they shall add length of days and years of life and peace to you.”(Proverbs 3:1-2) Then … Read more
by Sara Debbie Gutfreund When you don’t know where to begin, start here. I’m standing at the edge of the boat with a heavy air tank on my back. The ocean glitters in the late afternoon sun like a mirror of fire. I thought I was ready, but now I’m not so sure. I learned … Read more
