by Rabbi Elie Mischel | f 23, 2023 | Eikev, Messiah
There was a time, not very long ago, when a Bible believer could turn on the TV and comfortably watch the innocent fare available on the tube. These wholesome shows included “The Honeymooners,” “The Brady Bunch,” and “Mister Ed,”...
by Rabbi Elie Mischel | f 23, 2023 | Eikev
I still remember a conversation I had about 25 years ago, when I was studying at a yeshiva (Jewish seminary) in Israel. One of my teachers, an American who had served in the Israel Defense Forces, told me the following story. A few months into his training, his...
by Eliyahu Berkowitz | f 20, 2023 | Psalms
Imagine a verdant vineyard bathed in the glow of the golden sun. Here, a single vine stands out, rich with grapes ripe for the harvest. But what would happen if this vine, deep-rooted in its nurturing soil and kissed by the same sun day after day, would suddenly be...
by Eliyahu Berkowitz | f 20, 2023 | Ninth of Av, Psalms
Picture this: a city, once pulsing with the vibrant heartbeat of a people, lying in ruins, its heartbeat silenced. This was the fate of Jerusalem when the Jewish Temples were destroyed – a catastrophe so profound that it found its place not once, but four times...
by Eliyahu Berkowitz | f 19, 2023 | Psalms
Many psalms are inspirational, reflecting David’s relationship with God and his unwavering faith in the Almighty. Psalm 78, however, begins by declaring itself to be a “maskil”. While the word maskil is hard to translate, it is derived from the word sechel...
by Eliyahu Berkowitz | f 19, 2023 | Psalms
Have you ever felt like you’re standing on the edge of despair, your pleas for help seeming to fade into an unresponsive void? If so, you are not alone. The opening lines of Psalm 77 echo the same sentiment, painting a raw picture of King David’s profound...
