by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 14, 2023 | Chanukah, Faith, Good and Evil, Kislev, Noach
Today is the first day of the Hebrew month of Kislev. Kislev, the ninth month on the Jewish calendar, occurs during the late autumn to early winter, corresponding to the Gregorian months of November and December. It is the rainy season in Israel, a time when the...
by Rabbi Pesach Wolicki | f 19, 2023 | Good and Evil, Noach
This week’s Torah portion, the portion of Noach (Genesis 6:9-11:32), tells the stories of two failed societies. In each of these two stories, we encounter a breakdown in values that leads to dissolution and destruction. First, the generation of the flood. The earth...
by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 2, 2023 | Noach
The portion of Noach, which is the fifth longest single reading of the Torah, relates the story of Noah and his descendants. God expresses His disappointment in humankind, but singles out Noah and his family for salvation from the destruction He is planning to send....
by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 25, 2022 | Faith, God, Justice, Noach
By Adam Eliyahu Berkowitz The Biblical story of Noah is probably the most universally known story. Everyone knows that Noah built an ark, brought in the animals and saved his family. But perhaps one of the more interesting aspects of the story is what Noah didn’t do....
by Rabbi Tuly Weisz | f 8, 2021 | Israel, Noach
One of the most fascinating parts of living in Israel is that the Torah comes to life like never before. When you walk the Land, you can appreciate the context of our beloved Bible stories in new ways, which is why it’s so important to read the Bible from an Israel...
by Rabbi Tuly Weisz | f 8, 2021 | Bible Study, Noach
I have a secret to tell you. My name isn’t really Tuly. It’s true that everyone calls me that, however “Tuly” is just a nickname for “Naphtali,” the Hebrew name I was given by my parents at birth. In the Bible, Naphtali was Jacob’s 6th son, so is one of the 12 tribes...
