by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 7, 2023 | Psalms, Repentance
When Psalm 92 is mentioned, most minds jump immediately to the Sabbath. Rightly so, given its opening declaration: “a song for the Sabbath day.” Indeed, this psalm was sung in the Temple every Sabbath and is still an integral part of our Sabbath prayers. However,...
by Rabbi Pesach Wolicki | f 7, 2023 | Nitzavim, Revelation and Prophecy
The power of prophecy is such that its echoes reverberate through time, transcending generations and touching the very core of human existence. Some prophecies remain shrouded in mystery, while others unveil themselves in the tapestry of history, presenting before us...
by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 7, 2023 | Psalms
We all have a “safe space,” whether it’s a cozy corner of our home, the embrace of a loved one, or a mental sanctuary we retreat to when life gets overwhelming. Safe spaces offer a respite from the storms of life. However, Psalm 91 introduces us to a...
by Rabbi Elie Mischel | f 6, 2023 | Bible Study, Nitzavim, Yom Kippur
At the height of his popularity, Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel (1907 – 1972) spoke in London to an overflow crowd. The crowd was there, waiting, when Rabbi Heschel walked quickly over to the speaker’s podium and made the following announcement: “My friends, I have just...
by Eliyahu Berkowitz | f 5, 2023 | Psalms
A poor but righteous man fervently prayed one morning, asking: “God, what is one million years to You?” Remarkably, a voice from heaven responded: “One million years is like one minute to Me.” The poor man continued: “what is one million...
by Eliyahu Berkowitz | f 4, 2023 | Faith, Psalms
Imagine being stuck in traffic on a hot summer day, bumper-to-bumper, no way out. The AC is barely keeping up, and you’re gripped by frustration. Suddenly, you remember the beautiful beach that awaits you at the end of this ordeal. Your mood shifts. Just like...
