by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 18, 2024 | Tetzaveh
In the Torah portion of Tetzaveh (Exodus 27:20-30:10), we are introduced to the concept of the korban tamid, a daily offering brought twice a day: once in the morning and once in the afternoon. This ritual, a cornerstone of the ancient Temple service, symbolizes the...
by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 15, 2024 | Prayer, Va'etchanan
In 1946, shortly after the end of World War II, Rabbi Isaac Halevi Herzog, the Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi of Mandatory Palestine, traveled to Europe in the hopes of finding Jewish children who had survived the war. He visited a large monastery that was known to have...
by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 14, 2024 | Vayechi
Shaul Greenglick was a young man of remarkable talent and unwavering dedication to his country. At the age of 26, Shaul served as an Israeli military reservist, actively participating in operations against Hamas in the Gaza Strip following the October 7th massacre....
by Rabbi Pesach Wolicki | f 13, 2024 | Israel, Vayishlach
The night before the encounter with his brother Esau after so many years apart, an angel wrestled with Jacob. After Jacob showed his strength and resilience in overcoming the attack, the angel blessed Jacob and gave him a new name – Israel. This verse, spoken by the...
by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 7, 2024 | Terumah
Mrs. Henny Machlis, renowned for her unparalleled acts of kindness, once conveyed a profound lesson to her daughter, illustrating the essence of true wealth. She posed a scenario: if you have $100 and you give $10 to someone in need, how much do you have left? The...
