by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 10, 2022 | Chosen Nation, Covenant, Devarim, God, Israel, Revelation and Prophecy
The annual month of reserve duty in the Israeli army brings together men from all segments of society who would typically not meet. But, since we are all dressed in green and depend on each other, we get along, accepting each other’s differences and accepting the duty...
by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 9, 2022 | 15th of Av, Happiness and Joy, Yom Kippur
What are the happiest days of the Jewish year? It seems like a simple question. Most people would guess – for good reason! – one or a combination of the following holidays: Passover (who doesn’t love Matzah and late night parties that celebrate...
by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 9, 2022 | Chosen Nation, Israel, Light Unto the Nations, Va'etchanan
God promised Abraham that his descendants would be as numerous as the stars in the sky or, alternatively, as numerous as the sand on the seashore. In fact, Jews are rare. Today, Jews represent a mere .2% of the world’s population. In the words of Mark Twain: If the...
by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 8, 2022 | Bible Study
I really wanted that promotion. I worked years for it and everyone thought I deserved it. So I was excited when construction was finished on the new building and the boss called me into his office for a talk. I sat across from him, smiling, expecting good news. “I am...
by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 4, 2022 | God, Messiah, Mourning, Ninth of Av, Psalms, Redemption, Temple
Reading is magical. Reading can take you places you have never been and show you things you have never seen. It is almost as good as being there and reading fanatics know that in many ways, reading is better than watching a movie. It goes deeper. People who read the...
