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Lighting the Darkness

Moshe Kempinski Avraham is told to leave his home but then he is welcomed into G-d’s home with the first of several blessings and promises “And HaShem said to Abram, “Go forth from your land and from your birthplace and from your father’s house, to the land that I will show you. And I will … Read more

THE WEEKLY TORAH STUDY PODCAST

Studying “words” in the Torah “ – Focusing on the Focusing on the torah portion Lech Lecha Genesis 12:1–17:27 What Blessings and Curses mean in our lives Torah study of Lech Lecha Genesis 12:1–17:27 To listen to more podcasts and leave comments,please go to PodCasts. Please do not play on Shabbat

Life, Death and the Flood

The punishment of the cleansing flood waters was a difficult and painful tragedy in the midst of mankind’s voyage. So terrible, that G-d must assure the survivors that ” And I will establish My covenant with you, and never again will all flesh be cut off by the flood waters, and there will never again … Read more

The Wizard of Obama

By WILLIAM MCGURN After President Reagan’s listless performance in the first presidential debate of 1984 raised speculation that he was too old for the job, the Gipper took command in the second debate. Of his opponent Walter Mondale, Reagan famously said that he wouldn’t try to score political points by exploiting his opponent’s youth and … Read more

The weekly Torah Study Podcast

Torah study on Words in the Torah reading “ – Focusing on the Focusing on the torah portion Noah Genesis 6:9–11:32 Life death and Repentance Torah study of Noah Genesis 6:9–11:32 To listen to more podcasts and leave comments,please go to PodCasts. Please do not play on Shabbat

The Weekly Torah Study podcast

Torah study on Words in the Torah reading “ – Focusing on the Focusing on the torah portion Breishit Genesis 1:1–6:8 The inner truth of the sin of Adam Torah study of VBreishit Genesis 1:1–6:8 To listen to more podcasts and leave comments,please go to PodCasts. Please do not play on Shabbat

Cain’s Offering

Rabbi Chanan Morisson “God did not turn to Cain and his offering. Cain became enraged and his face fell.” (Gen. 4:5) In the story of the world’s first murder, it was God’s decision not to accept Cain’s offering that triggered Cain’s anger and jealousy, and ultimately his murder of Abel. Why did God refuse to … Read more

the Language of Rain

Moshe Kempinski The first night of Sukkot this year was a perplexing one. It was a time of great rejoicing and a time of great camaraderie and fellowship. Yet here in Jerusalem it began to rain as we were all finishing our meals. It rained for a short time but nevertheless many eyes turned to … Read more