Slavery – a thing of the past? Shabbat Parashat Mishpatim Shabbat Mevarekhim HaChodesh January 25, 2014 – 24 Shevat 5774 Slavery – a thing of the past? There is no dearth of inspiring teachings in our weekly Torah portion of Mishpatim. For example: “You shall not wrong a stranger or oppress him, for you were Continue Reading »
Yitro’s Journey Shabbat Parashat Yitro January 18, 2014 – 17 Shevat 5774 Yitro’s Journey Yitro, High Priest of Middian and Moses’ father in law, left his comfort zone to join Moses and the people of Israel in the desert. What motivated him to embark on this journey? Perhaps it was his own Continue Reading »
You Are Needed! Shabbat Parashat B’Shallach Shabbat Shirah January 11, 2014 – 10 Shevat 5774 You Are Needed! What an amazing Parasha! The story in this week’s Torah protion of B’Shallach encompasses the Exodus from Egypt, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the phenomenal poetry of what has come to be known as “The Continue Reading »
The Mystery at the Heart of the Universe Shabbat Parashat Vaera Shabbat Mevarekhim HaChodesh December 28, 2013 – 25 Tevet 5774 The Mystery at the Heart of the Universe At this time of year, wherever we turn, we are likely to encounter reviews of 2013. It is as if, at this particular juncture in time, Continue Reading »
Standing on Holy Ground Shabbat Parashat Shemot December 20, 2013 – 18 Tevet 5774 Standing on Holy Ground In this week’s Torah portion, we learn that Moses himself did not realize that he was standing on holy ground. He had to be told by God that he was! Is it any wonder that we, too, Continue Reading »
Marking the Beginning of a New Century at RST Shabbat Parashat VaYechi December 14, 2013 – 11 Tevet 5774 Marking the Beginning of a New Century at RST We had the most amazing centennial celebration at RST this past weekend thanks to the phenomenal coordination and work of our magnificent volunteers, staff, and participants! Continue Reading »
Recipe for Success: Dedication and Gratitude Shabbat Parashat Mikketz – Chanukah Day 3! Shabbat Mevarekhim HaChodesh November 30, 2013 – 27 Kislev 5774 Recipe for Success: Dedication and Gratitude I hope you enjoyed Thanksgiving to the fullest…! And, I hope that you are continuing to enjoy Chanukah – not only for its traditional foods, but Continue Reading »
Turkeys and Latkes Shabbat Parashat Vayeshev November 23, 2013 – 20 Kislev 5774 Turkeys and Latkes So, what do Turkeys and Latkes have to do with our weekly Torah portion? This Shabbat we read about a most arrogant young man – Jacob’s son, Joseph . Joseph, his father’s favorite son from the outset, and a Continue Reading »
Living with Diversity Shabbat Parashat Vayishlach November 16, 2013 – 13 Kislev 5774 Living with Diversity How do we respond when disaster strikes? This week we have been painfully aware of the path of pain and of destruction that has left so many people in the Philippines in an awful predicament. We can help! Our Continue Reading »
A Veterans’ Day Prayer Shabbat Parashat VaYetze November 9, 2013 – 6 Kislev 5774 A Veterans’ Day Prayer When Jacob left Beer Sheva, he was not forgotten. Our Parsha begins with a verse that notes Jacob’s departure from Beer Sheva. Rashi asks: Why does the Torah share the fact that Jacob left Beer Sheva? And Continue Reading »
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