An Eternal Cry

by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 22, 2022 | Faith, Psalms

By Adam Eliyahu Berkowitz Because I have spent a lot of time walking the land of Israel, when I read Psalms I generally think about how they were composed by a young, redheaded shepherd, wandering the hills of Judea just as I have done. I often forget that David was...

A Most Unusual Circumcision Ceremony

by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 21, 2022 | Antisemitism

By Adam Eliyahu Berkowitz I recently had to consult with a rabbi about a matter in Jewish law. I am not an incredible scholar with an encyclopedic knowledge of Jewish law, but like most Torah-observant Jews I have a routine that I trust. As long as nothing unusual...

Digging Our Own Wells

by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 17, 2022 | Toldot

By Rabbi Elie Mischel Abraham was the man who brought monotheism to the world.  He and Sarah taught thousands upon thousands of their fellow men and women about God.  Their tent was always open for those in need.  And he passed the most horrible of tests with flying...

Machpelah: More Than Just a Cave

by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 16, 2022 | Bible Study

By Adam Eliyahu Berkowitz This coming Saturday Jews will read the Torah portion known as Chayei Sarah (The Life of Sarah). The portion begins with the death of Sarah, the matriarch, and describes Abraham’s purchase of the Machpelah Cave in order to bury her.  Hebron...

Sarah: As Beautiful as… a Seven Year Old??

by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 16, 2022 | Bible Study

By Adam Eliyahu Berkowitz You can all wish me a Happy Birthday. Last week I celebrated 62 complete revolutions around the sun. Yes, I am getting old, which is much better than the alternative. I decided to take a 62-kilometer bicycle ride to mark the occasion. I have...