Studying “words” in the Torah “ – Focusing on the torah portion of Toldot ,Genesis 25:19–28:9 Prayer as a means of moving from the here and now to eternal growth Torah study of Toldot ,Genesis 25:19–28:9 To listen to more podcasts and leave comments,please go to PodCasts. Please do not play on Shabbat
Rabbi Chanan Morisson “Sarah died in Kiryat Arba, also known as Hebron, in the land of Canaan. Abraham came to eulogize Sarah and to weep for her.” (Gen. 23:2) On February 18, 1930, a somber gathering assembled in the Yeshurun synagogue in Jerusalem. The synagogue and its plaza were packed as crowds attended the memorial … Read more
Moshe Kempinski On the one hand , the roads of our lives continue to surprise us with unexpected turns. Challenges on the national or personal level may confound and confuse us. On the other hand, we all want our lives to have meaning. We all want our endeavors to produce fruit. We all truly want … Read more
Studying “words” in the Torah “ – Focusing on the torah portion of Chayei Sarah Genesis 23:1–25:18 ” Filling One’s days with Meaning” Torah study of Chayei Sarah Genesis 23:1–25:18 To listen to more podcasts and leave comments,please go to PodCasts. Please do not play on Shabbat
by Rabbi Chanan Morrison “On the third day Abraham lifted his eyes, and saw the place from afar.” (Gen. 22:4) For three days Abraham traveled, following God’s command, towards Mount Moriah. What happened during this long journey, the prelude to the Akeidah? What was Abraham — a loving father, soon to offer up his only … Read more
Moshe Kempinski We begin the Torah portion with G-d revealing Himself to Avraham “Now HaShem appeared ( VaYera) to him in the plains of Mamre, and he was sitting at the entrance of the tent when the day was hot.”( Genesis 18:1) Towards the end of the torah portion we read again about G-d revealing … Read more
Studying “words” in the Torah “ – Focusing on the torah portion of Vayeira – Genesis 18:1-22:2 ” the world will be built upon kindness.( Psalm 89:3) Torah study of Vayeira – Genesis 18:1-22:2 To listen to more podcasts and leave comments,please go to PodCasts. Please do not play on Shabbat
by Rabbi Ari Goldwag Aish.com Cheshvan is when darkness reigns, yet growth begins deep beneath the surface. The current Hebrew month, Cheshvan, is classically referred to as Marcheshvan, the prefix of which is the word mar. In Hebrew, this word means “bitter,” which our Sages connect to the fact that there are no special occasions … Read more
