by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 20, 2023 | Shabbat, Yitro
On January 1, 2000, the New York Times published a special Millennium Edition. This unique issue featured three distinctive front pages, each offering a fascinating glimpse into a different millennium. The first front page transported readers back to January 1, 1900....
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 15, 2023 | Prayer, Psalms
Psalm 69, a poignant psalm written by King David, is one of the many psalms recited by those facing adversity. Its themes of suffering, persecution, and the fervent plea for divine intervention resonate profoundly with the ongoing crisis in Israel. In the midst of the...
by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 13, 2023 | Faith, Prayer, Psalms
Psalm 44 provides a poignant reflection on the relationship between God and His people, particularly during times of adversity. When contextualized within the contemporary conflict between Israel and Hamas, this Psalm emerges as a profound lamentation, mirroring the...
by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 13, 2023 | Faith, Prayer, Psalms
Whenever we seek to convey an emotion, we turn to the Psalms. Whether overwhelmed by joy or burdened by despair, there’s always a psalm that mirrors our sentiments. We often wonder about the circumstances King David might have been facing when penning a...
by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 12, 2023 | Prayer, Psalms
The crisis in Israel is far from over. As the IDF gears up for a potential ground operation in Gaza following the tragic loss of numerous lives—including men, women, children, and the elderly—there’s an added threat with Hezbollah indicating possible involvement...
