moshe Kempinski The Torah describes the following “ It came to pass when Yitzchak (Isaac) was old, and his eyes were too dim to see, that he called Esav (Esau) his elder son, and he said to him, “My son,” and he said to him, “Here I am.”( Genesis 27:1) The connection between the dimming … Read more
Moshe Kempinski We read in the torah portion of “Chayei Sarah” the following verse; “Now, Abraham was old (ZAKEN) and advanced in days (BAH BEYAMIM)…”( Genesis 24:1). This verse mirrors the earlier verse; “Now, Abraham and Sarah were old, well on in years” (ibid 18:11). Then again in our haftara we read ” Now king … Read more
Moshe Kempinski “Replacement Theology” is one of those doctrines created and nurtured by disdain and hatred. The classic example of Replacement Theology was actually a Church doctrine that has existed for nearly two thousand years, that declared that since the Jews failed to recognize “their” messiah, the Jewish people– the “natural Israel” – were replaced … Read more
Moshe Kempinski Abraham and Sarah begin the voyage of a people, yet right at the start ,their names are changed. Jacob is given a vision of his people’s destiny with a name change. Joshua is given charge of the journey of his people following a name change. What is the mystery regarding names and the … Read more
Moshe Kempinski Concerning Noach ( Noah) we read ; “These are the generations of Noach, Noach was a righteous man he was perfect in his generations; Noach walked with G-d” Those are three incredible qualities describing Noach. He was righteous, perfect in his generation and he walked with G-d. We have also been told about … Read more
Moshe Kempinski What is it about the sukkah that is so captivating? What explains the sense of complete serenity one experiences when sitting within it? Why is it so hard to leave the sukkah at the end of the holiday? We have experienced the glorious crowning of Hashem on Rosh Hashanah. As a result it … Read more
Translation of a letter from the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson written 35 years ago By the Grace of G‑d Erev Shabbos-Kodesh, Shabbos Teshuvah 6 Tishrei, 5739 To the Sons and Daughters of Our People Israel, Everywhere — Greeting and Blessing: Pursuant to what has been noted about the unique quality and preeminence of Teshuvah … Read more
Moshe Kempinski We are entering into the “Days of Awe”, the time of judgment and repentance. We approach these days with anticipation mixed with fear and trembling. The Torah calls the first days of the new year ,Yom Teruah, the day of the call of the shofar; “ The first day of the seventh month … Read more
