by Eliyahu Berkowitz | f 9, 2023 | Psalms, Temple
David set the stage for the building of the Temple by purchasing the mountaintop threshing floor that became the location of the Temple that was built by his son, Solomon. As explained in a previous article, the location was chosen because of the brotherly love...
by Eliyahu Berkowitz | f 6, 2023 | Marriage and Relationships, Psalms
It is hard to count the number of times the following scenario occurred to me: I am waiting for a bus, just sitting and minding my business. An older woman sits beside me and asks where I am going. This is followed by other questions like where I am from, if I have...
by kalman@israel365.com | f 21, 2023 | Joshua
Joshua was the man who led the Israelites into the Promised Land after the death of his teacher Moses. Read on to find out more about Joshua. Who was Joshua? Joshua was a very important person in the Bible. He was a brave and faithful leader who was chosen by God to...
by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 21, 2023 | Beshalach, Passover
The parting of the Red Sea, one of the most stunning and crucial incidents in the biblical story of the Israelites’ exodus from Egypt, stands tall in the narrative of freedom and belief. This miraculous happening bears deep meaning. This article seeks to explore...
by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 11, 2023 | Vezot Haberachah
Vezot Haberacha is the final portion of the Torah. In it, Moses blesses each of the tribes, as is customary in the Bible for parents to bless their children before dying. When Moses is done, God instructs him to ascend the mountain where he will survey the land before...
by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 11, 2023 | God, Good and Evil, Ha'azinu, Responsibility
The portion of Ha’azinu contains the song mentioned in the previous Torah portion (Vayeilech), which God told Moses to teach the Children of Israel so they would always understand the consequences of their actions. It ends with Moses preparing to die before the people...
