Moshe Kempinski In the Torah portion of “Acharei Mot” (Leviticus 16:1-18-30) we read the following regarding Yom Kippur: For on this day it shall atone (Yechaper) for you to cleanse (LeTaher) you. Before HaShem, you shall be cleansed from all your sins. It is a shabbat of solemn rest unto you, and you shall afflict … Read more
Torah study on “The Power To Change” – exploring the torah portion of Nitzavim- Deuteronomy 29:9–30:20 and its connection to the haftara reading of Isaiah 61:10-63:9 Preparing for Rosh Hashanah Torah study of Nitzavim To listen to more podcasts and leave comments,please go to PodCasts. Please do not play on Shabbat
The order of the shofar blasts on Rosh Hashanah may be understood as corresponding to major stages in the history of the universe. There are two basic types of shofar blasts: Tekiyah — one long, constant blast. Shevarim-teruah — several short blasts followed by numerous staccato blows. The shofar blasts are organized in sets of … Read more
Moshe Kempinski On this week that precedes Rosh Hashanah, thousands of Jews gathered at the Western wall for a special evening of Selichot (penitential prayers) that were focused on the threat of Iran and its fanatic rulers. Just as in the time of Ahashverosh of the Purim story, another fanatic Haman declared that he would … Read more
Torah study on “Joy and Adversity” – exploring the torah portion of Ki Tavo Deuteronomy 26:1–29:8 and its connection to the haftara read from Isaiah 60:1-22 The secret of discovering Joy Torah study of Ki Tavo Deuteronomy 26:1–29:8 To listen to more podcasts and leave comments, please go to PodCasts. Please do not play on … Read more
Rabbi Chanan Morisson The Mishnah in Bikurim (3:2-3) describes the impressive procession of Jewish farmers, as they brought their first-fruits to Jerusalem: “How were the first-fruits brought up to Jerusalem? Farmers from surrounding towns would gather in the district capital, and camp out in the main square. In the morning, the officer would call out, … Read more
Moshe Kempinski We are approaching the days of awe and repentance. It is in fact a time of great judgment and introspection for all the nations of the world. During this time in history , it is also a period wherein the whole world is engulfed in a time of great uncertainty and upheaval. The … Read more
Rabbi Chanan morisson “Remember what Amalek did to you on your way out of Egypt. When they encountered you on the way, and you were tired and exhausted, they cut off those lagging to your rear, and they did not fear God. Therefore … you must obliterate the memory of Amalek from under the heavens.” … Read more
