Tidbits of Torah

Shabbat Parashat Ki Tavo Sept. 7, 2012 – 21 Elul 5772

Posted on September 7, 2012

Tidbits of Torah Shabbat Parashat Ki Tavo September 7, 2012 – 21 Elul 5772 Dear Friends, Jews are not supposed to be indifferent. Jews are supposed to care about the world around them and to be involved in tikkun olam [repairing the brokenness of the world]. Jews are taught to be passionate about three things: Continue Reading »

September-1-2012 – Tidbits of Torah

Posted on August 31, 2012

Shabbat Parashat KiTetse September 1, 2012 – 14 Elul 5772 Dear Friends, In Talmudic times, the Jewish people dedicated two months of the year, Adar and Elul, to more extensive and intensive Torah study.   Both of these months are associated with the approach of harvest seasons in the Land of Israel.  Adar is the month Continue Reading »

August 25, 2012 – Tidbits of Torah

Posted on August 31, 2012

Shabbat Parashat Shof’tim August 25, 2012 – 7 Elul 5772 Dear Friends, What have we been hearing as we turn on the news this week? A lot of election news. Quite a bit of talk about the weather and what we can expect in the days to come. All of this is important, I grant Continue Reading »