Moshe Kempinski

Eternal Perspectives

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Moshe Kempinski Jewish history has been circuitous and at times very difficult. The voyage forward at times seemed to head in opposite directions. The people have been torn a part at times with severe sibling rivalry and jealousy. Yet the voyage of Jewish history continues to unfold. What is the secret of that ever-developing growth? … Read more

Jacob’s Superior Blessing

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by Rabbi Chanan Morisson Before his death, Jacob blessed each of his sons. He blessed his beloved son Joseph with: Blessings of heaven above, blessings of the abyss lying beneath; blessings of plenty and children. The blessings of your father are superior to those of my parents, until the desired hills of eternity.” (Gen. 49:25-26) … Read more

The Reunion of Joseph and Judah

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Rabbi Chanan Morisson We all have limited amounts of time and energy and must learn how to apportion these resources wisely. In particular, we need to find a balance between activities that are directed inwardly, for our own personal development, and those directed outwardly, for the benefit of others. As Hillel taught, “If I am … Read more

The Courage of a Lion

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Moshe Kempinski The world has become a very frightening place because it has become a very frightened world. Facing great terrorist perils and unknown natural dangers, the leadership of the world is clamoring for simple solutions. It also attempts to cover its head under a heavy blanket of platitudes and glib politically correct statements. In … Read more

THE WEEKLY TANACH STUDY

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the Tanach through the Weekly Haftara” -Vayigash Genesis 44:18-47:27 and the Haftara from Ezekiel 37:15:28 THE PLAN OF REDEMPTION Vayigash Genesis 44:18-47:27 and the Haftara from Ezekiel 37:15:28 To listen to more podcasts and leave comments,please go to PodCasts. Please do not play on Shabbat

The New Hellenists

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Moshe Kempinski Our sages teach that the people of Israel succeeded in surviving the harsh exile of Egypt because they retained their names, language and clothing. My father Harav Baruch Kempinski z’l pointed out that Pharaoh was attempting to obliterate those exact things in Joseph . We read when Joseph was made viceroy of Egypt” … Read more