by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 4, 2022 | Faith, God, Gratitude, Lech Lecha
By Adam Eliyahu Berkowitz Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach, known as the “Singing Rabbi”, was a rabbi and composer. Most of the popular tunes sung in synagogues today were composed by him. He also revitalized the study of Hassidut. Active in the 60s, most of his followers were...
by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 3, 2022 | Prayer
By Rabbi Avi Baumol God, do not punish me in anger, do not chastise me in fury. (Psalms 6:2) God. With this word David begins the prayer of Psalm six. There is no confusion, no poetic or artistic license. The author makes his intentions perfectly clear. God. He...
by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 2, 2022 | Chosen Nation, Faith, God, Israel, Lech Lecha, Miracles, Prayer
By Adam Eliyahu Berkowitz A wonderful aspect of reading the weekly Torah portion is the synchronicity that happens when the scripture matches up with current or historical events. This week, we read the section of the Torah containing God’s promise to bless those who...
by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 31, 2022 | God, Happiness and Joy, Israel, Psalms
By Rabbi Avi Baumol Despite all the dangerous threats surrounding the modern Jewish State, Israeli citizens consistently rate extremely high in global surveys measuring quality of life and happiness. This year, Israel ranked ninth in the 10th annual World Happiness...
by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 31, 2022 | God, Israel, Psalms, Temple
By Adam Eliyahu Berkowitz King David was a complicated person. Perhaps the most perplexing part of his life was his dual identities as a musician and as a warrior. David went from playing his harp to soothe King Saul, to having run from and fight his patron king. He...
