by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 9, 2023 | Av, Isaiah, Ninth of Av
What if you could travel back in time, not merely to observe, but to rectify the past and reshape the future? The annual observance of Shabbat Chazon, “the Sabbath of Vision,” offers us a symbolic journey of this kind. Far from a mere memorial, it serves as a powerful...
by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 21, 2023 | Beshalach, Passover
The parting of the Red Sea, one of the most stunning and crucial incidents in the biblical story of the Israelites’ exodus from Egypt, stands tall in the narrative of freedom and belief. This miraculous happening bears deep meaning. This article seeks to explore...
by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 11, 2023 | Vezot Haberachah
Vezot Haberacha is the final portion of the Torah. In it, Moses blesses each of the tribes, as is customary in the Bible for parents to bless their children before dying. When Moses is done, God instructs him to ascend the mountain where he will survey the land before...
by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 11, 2023 | God, Good and Evil, Ha'azinu, Responsibility
The portion of Ha’azinu contains the song mentioned in the previous Torah portion (Vayeilech), which God told Moses to teach the Children of Israel so they would always understand the consequences of their actions. It ends with Moses preparing to die before the people...
by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 11, 2023 | Vayeilech
This incredibly short portion tells of Moses passing the torch onto Joshua. He tells the people that Joshua will lead them into the land of Israel, and offers Joshua words of encouragement. God does likewise. Also in the portion, God tells Moses to record a song which...
