by Rabbi Chanan Morrison Surprisingly, but the Torah never spells out exactly where the Temple is to be built. Rather we are instructed to build the Beit HaMikdash ‘in the place that God will choose’: “But only to the place that the Eternal your God will choose from all your tribes to set His Name … Read more
Moshe Kempinski The Torah portion begins with the words; “Re’eh – See, I give you today a blessing and a curse . The blessing, that you will listen (heed) the commandments of Hashem your G-d, which I command you today; and the curse, if you will not listen (heed) the commandments of Hashem your G-d, … Read more
Studying “words” in the Torah “ – Focusing on the torah portions of Re’eh Deuteronomy 11:26–16:17 Hearing What We See Re’eh Deuteronomy 11:26–16:17 To listen to more podcasts and leave comments,please go to PodCasts. Please do not play on Shabbat
by Rabbi Chanan Morrison The Torah clearly expects us to feel both love and awe for God: “And now, Israel, what does God want of you? Only that you remain in awe of the Lord your God, following in all His paths and loving Him.” (Deut. 10:12) What is awe of God? Why is this … Read more
Moshe Kempinski I recently engaged in a conversation with a friend regarding the political situation in the country. Throughout the discussion it was clear no resolution was possible as we seemed to be arguing based on different perceptions of reality, different concepts of priorities …and because we were both stubborn. Yet though nothing in the … Read more
Studying “words” in the Torah “ – Focusing on the torah portions of Eikev–Deuteronomy 7:12–11:25 Choosing to See the Blessing Eikev–Deuteronomy 7:12–11:25 To listen to more podcasts and leave comments,please go to PodCasts. Please do not play on Shabbat
Rabbi Chanan morison Rabbi Akiva’s Martyrdom When the Romans decreed that teaching Torah is a crime punishable by death, Rabbi Akiva’s reaction was not surprising. The pre-eminent scholar, who had supported Bar Kochba in his revolt against Rome, gathered people together and gave public Torah lectures. Before long, Rabbi Akiva was charged and convicted. When … Read more
Moshe Kempinski Moshe continues his last speech to his people in the Torah portion of Vaetchanan with an unusual statement; “O Hashem G-d, You have begun to show Your servant Your greatness and Your strong hand, for who is like G-d in heaven or on earth who can do as Your deeds and Your might?.” … Read more
