by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 7, 2023 | Psalms, Repentance
When Psalm 92 is mentioned, most minds jump immediately to the Sabbath. Rightly so, given its opening declaration: “a song for the Sabbath day.” Indeed, this psalm was sung in the Temple every Sabbath and is still an integral part of our Sabbath prayers. However,...
by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 7, 2023 | Psalms
We all have a “safe space,” whether it’s a cozy corner of our home, the embrace of a loved one, or a mental sanctuary we retreat to when life gets overwhelming. Safe spaces offer a respite from the storms of life. However, Psalm 91 introduces us to a...
by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 10, 2023 | Re’eih
By Rabbi Pesach Wolicki Several verses in this week’s Torah portion address the topic of charity for the poor. The subject is mentioned in the context of a discussion of the forgiving of loans during the Sabbatical year. During the Sabbatical year, every seventh year,...
by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 17, 2023 | Av, Isaiah
Imagine you are at the base of a towering mountain, its peak shrouded in clouds. The summit seems impossibly far, the climb treacherous. You’ve just descended from another mountain – a descent that was painful and swift. Now, you must climb again. Yet, a voice...
by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 12, 2023 | Israel, Lech Lecha
In the quiet calm of a spring day in April 1920, nestled between the Alpine peaks and azure blue waters of the Ligurian Sea, an event of monumental significance unfolded. The tranquil Italian town of San Remo was home to a conference that would impact the geopolitical...
