by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 29, 2023 | Israel, Lech Lecha, Toldot, Vayeitzei, Vayishlach
At the age of seventy-five, Abraham encounters God for the very first time. In this seminal moment, God commands him to leave his family and all that is familiar to him and embark on a journey to an unspecified land. With a faith that would define his legacy, Abraham...
by Rabbi Elie Mischel | f 20, 2023 | Toldot
With over 300,000 reservists currently serving in the IDF, Israel is facing a severe manpower shortage. Making matters worse, many of the foreign workers who play a key role in the Israeli economy have returned to their home countries because of the war. To help fill...
by Rabbi Pesach Wolicki | f 16, 2023 | Toldot
“Jacob was cooking a stew, Esau came from the open and he was exhausted. Esau said to Jacob, ‘Feed me, please, from this red, red stuff for I am exhausted.’ He was therefore named Edom [red]. Jacob said, ‘First, sell your birthright to me.’ Esau said, ‘Behold, I am...
by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 7, 2023 | Toldot
The portion of Toldot tells the story of Jacob and Esau, from birth through their famous feud. It also includes Isaac’s experiences in the land of Gerar, where he re-digs the wells of his father. The Childhood of Jacob and Esau Genesis 25:19-34 After many years of...
by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 17, 2022 | Toldot
By Rabbi Elie Mischel Abraham was the man who brought monotheism to the world. He and Sarah taught thousands upon thousands of their fellow men and women about God. Their tent was always open for those in need. And he passed the most horrible of tests with flying...
by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 19, 2022 | Parenting, Toldot
Father’s Day is a delightful blend of a secular and religious holiday, combining consumerism with the Biblical mandate to “Honor thy father.” But is it artificially amplified? Are fathers really that important? Mothers are clearly necessary to raise a baby, but the...
