by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 1, 2023 | Faith, God, Prayer, Psalms
By Rabbi Avraham Norin David does not give any indication as to when he composed Psalm 31. Nonetheless, it seems clear that he wrote it while running from an enemy. The commentators assume that it was written as David was fleeing from Saul, after being betrayed by the...
by Eliyahu Berkowitz | f 28, 2022 | God, Prayer, Psalms
The sages taught: “Words that come from the heart, enter the heart.” This is clearly true of the Book of Psalms; David’s words came from deep in his heart and have entered the hearts of countless individuals over the ages. Psalm 28 in particular touches me deeply. It...
by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 22, 2022 | Covenant, God, Israel, Psalms
By Adam Eliyahu Berkowitz I was in a coffee shop the other day when my friend approached me and whispered in my ear. Well, actually, he pretended to whisper but everyone within earshot heard and went suddenly silent. “I need to tell you a secret,” he whispered. To be...
by Rabbi Pesach Wolicki | f 22, 2022 | God, Messiah, Mikeitz
The Torah portion of Mikeitz (Genesis 41:1-44:17) opens with Pharaoh’s enigmatic dreams. After Pharaoh’s wizards and wise men failed to interpret the dreams accurately, Joseph was summoned from prison. His interpretations rang true to Pharaoh and Pharaoh was impressed...
by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 8, 2022 | Faith, God, Psalms
By Adam Eliyahu Berkowitz My ten-year-old son grew up on the Tolkien trilogy. So I guess I should not have been surprised when we got a flat tire and, as we stood by the side of the road, my son looked up to the sky and asked, “Where are the eagles of Manwë to carry...
by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 6, 2022 | Education, God, Prayer, Psalms
A few years ago, I was in Tel Aviv visiting a friend. After a pleasant afternoon, I decided to have a coffee at a sidewalk cafe before heading home. I was engaging in people-watching when I noticed that someone was watching me in return. A young man with tiny...
