by Eliyahu Berkowitz | f 17, 2023 | Psalms
Many of the places described in the Bible are still identifiable today. One site, however, described in Psalm 84, did not physically exist in Biblical times but does exist in modern times; the Valley of Baca, or the Valley of Tears. The Psalm begins by singing the...
by Rabbi Elie Mischel | f 17, 2023 | Ki Teitzei
John Wayne was one of Hollywood’s most famous and most successful actors, appearing in more than 175 movies. He was nominated three times for the Academy Award, winning the Oscar for Best Actor in 1969 for True Grit. And his powerful performance in The Searchers has...
by kalman@israel365.com | f 10, 2023 | Marriage and Relationships, Vayeitzei
The tale of Rachel and Leah is one of two remarkable women who played pivotal roles in the formation of our nation and taught us valuable lessons about love and sisterhood. Their story is not only one of family dynamics but also of divine intervention and the enduring...
by kalman@israel365.com | f 10, 2023 | Bible Study, Leadership, Mikeitz, Vayechi, Vayeishev, Vayigash
Throughout ancient scripture, few stories are as rich in triumph, tribulation, and moral teachings as that of Joseph, the dreamer. The saga of Joseph, found in the Book of Genesis, is a riveting narrative that transcends time and culture. This epic unfolds as a...
by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 10, 2023 | Re’eih
By Rabbi Pesach Wolicki Several verses in this week’s Torah portion address the topic of charity for the poor. The subject is mentioned in the context of a discussion of the forgiving of loans during the Sabbatical year. During the Sabbatical year, every seventh year,...
by Eliyahu Berkowitz | f 30, 2023 | Antisemitism, Psalms
Life, in all its beautiful complexity, often has an uncanny way of reminding us that some things never change. This thought becomes particularly poignant when we consider the universal themes and perennial conflicts embodied in ancient texts such as the Psalms. Psalm...
