by Rabbi Elie Mischel | f 23, 2023 | Eikev
Before he died, Moses delivered an epic speech to the people of Israel – a speech that we know today as the Book of Deuteronomy. Moses’ final message to his people contains many of the most powerful, frightening and deeply inspirational verses in the Bible. During the...
by Rabbi Elie Mischel | f 23, 2023 | Eikev, Messiah
There was a time, not very long ago, when a Bible believer could turn on the TV and comfortably watch the innocent fare available on the tube. These wholesome shows included “The Honeymooners,” “The Brady Bunch,” and “Mister Ed,”...
by Rabbi Elie Mischel | f 23, 2023 | Eikev
I still remember a conversation I had about 25 years ago, when I was studying at a yeshiva (Jewish seminary) in Israel. One of my teachers, an American who had served in the Israel Defense Forces, told me the following story. A few months into his training, his...
by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 11, 2023 | Eikev
This Torah portion carries a promise of Godly assistance in conquering the Land of Israel and blessings for following His commands. Moses warns the people that they will be punished for disregarding God’s word, and reminds them of several incidents in which they had...
by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 19, 2022 | Eikev, God, Israel, Miracles
Once, I went out to the forest next to Bat Ayin to pray, or, more accurately, to have a conversation with my Creator. Israel is a beautiful place, especially if you have the eyes to see its inner beauty. As I sat there, I saw how the thorn bushes were struggling (and,...
by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 18, 2022 | Eikev, God, Gratitude
What if every holiday was Thanksgiving? What if instead of the Fourth of July we celebrated Thanksgiving? Memorial Day? Nope. Another Thanksgiving. New Year’s? Thanksgiving. When Moses is about to part from the people, he reminds them of everything God did for them...
