by Rabbi Elie Mischel | f 27, 2023 | Gratitude, Sukkot, Tishrei
I remember the day I turned twenty years old. In Jewish thought, turning twenty is very significant because it is only at the age of twenty that we become fully responsible for our actions. Though girls and boys become Jewish adults at the ages of 12 and 13...
by Rabbi Yaakov Wolff | f 27, 2023 | Sukkot, Tishrei
Great baseball players are often celebrated for their remarkable feats on the field, such as hitting towering home runs, throwing blazing fastballs, or making spectacular defensive plays. However, there exist a few baseball players who have left an indelible mark not...
by Rabbi Pesach Wolicki | f 26, 2023 | Lech Lecha
Language in sacred texts often holds more than meets the eye. Sometimes, hidden between the lines and phrases, there’s a pattern or change that speaks volumes. For example, Genesis 12:3 says: “I will bless those who bless you and he who curses you I shall...
by Rabbi Pesach Wolicki | f 26, 2023 | Lech Lecha
Wrapped in mystery and divine promise, the initial encounter between God and Abram sets the foundation for a mission that transcends generations. Abram, a figure destined for greatness, receives a divine message filled with promises of prosperity and prominence....
by Rabbi Pesach Wolicki | f 26, 2023 | Faith, Lech Lecha
The Bible is the word of God. Because it is His word, no word in the Bible is extra or insignificant. In fact, when we pay close attention to words that seem insignificant or extraneous, we usually find that it is precisely in these words where the deepest lessons lie...
