by Rabbi Pesach Wolicki | f 27, 2023 | Psalms
Psalm 137 is a lament over the destruction of Jerusalem and the exile of Israel. The psalmist responds to the sarcastic taunting of his captors who ask the exiled Jews to “sing a song of Zion.” (Psalms 137:3) After stating in the previous verse that he cannot bring...
by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 26, 2023 | Bereishit, Marriage and Relationships
Navigating the Complex Landscape of Modern Marriage In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving world, the institution of marriage faces many challenges and complexities. With rising divorce rates and a shifting understanding of relationships, many find themselves...
by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 24, 2023 | Chanukah, Mikeitz, Vayigash
Rabbi Mordechai Kamenetzky told a tale about a poor groom who, due to limited funds, could not afford a skilled tailor and instead entrusted his wedding suit to a less competent one. The result was disastrous: one sleeve turned out ridiculously short and the other...
by Rabbi Pesach Wolicki | f 20, 2023 | Good and Evil, Psalms
In Psalms 125:2, Jerusalem is presented as a metaphor for the people of Israel, and the mountains that surround Jerusalem are a metaphor for God who protects His people. The previous verse in Psalm 125 uses similar imagery regarding those who put their trust in God....
by Rabbi Pesach Wolicki | f 18, 2023 | Humility, Micah
In this verse, Micah teaches us the basic requirements of what God demands from each and every one of us; justice, kindness, and humility. If we read carefully, we can see a number of interesting word choices in this verse which contain important lessons about these...
by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 18, 2023 | Israel, Vayechi
The book of Genesis ends with a profound paradox. Joseph, despite being sold into slavery by his brothers, ascended to become the second in command to Pharaoh. His wisdom and foresight enabled Egypt to weather seven years of famine, attracting even his own family to...
