by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 18, 2021 | Good and Evil, Hebrew Language, Revelation and Prophecy, Vayishlach
Jacob is perhaps the Biblical character whose life is more closely followed than any other, with the Torah following his conflict with his brother while still in the womb and relating his deathbed blessings. Perhaps the most pivotal moment in his conflict-laden life...
by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 16, 2021 | Hebrew Language, Vayishlach
Before facing his brother, Esau, Jacob goes off alone and encounters a mysterious assailant in the middle of the night (Genesis 32). Though the Torah describes the attacker as a man, the Sages explain that unbeknownst to Jacob, the assailant is, in fact, an angel of...
by Rabbi Tuly Weisz | f 1, 2021 | Hebrew Language, Leadership, Proverbs
Chanah Senesh, whose centenary birthday we mark this year, is a famous figure in the story of Israel and Zionism. Her diary and poems have been read by Israelis for decades and her tragic death is commemorated by a grateful nation. Her poems, which include “Blessed is...
by Rabbi Tuly Weisz | f 10, 2021 | God, Hebrew Language, Kindness and Compassion, Lech Lecha, Light Unto the Nations, Videos
Our forefather Abraham was one of the most important figures that ever walked the earth. The patriarch is credited with discovering the one true God and establishing a family whose lasting moral legacy changed the world. After thousands of years, Abraham is revered to...
by Rabbi Tuly Weisz | f 5, 2021 | Hebrew Language, Purity, Videos, Zephaniah
In Zephaniah 3:9 the prophet describes how all the nations of the world will have “purity of speech” in the end of days: “For then I will change the nations [to speak] a language of purity so that they all will proclaim the Name of God, to worship Him with a united...
by Rabbi Tuly Weisz | f 5, 2021 | Education, God, Hebrew Language, Noach, Revelation and Prophecy
I’ve always enjoyed listening to audiobooks, but I recently started listening to podcasts and am loving them! I heard two recent podcasts that reminded me of this week’s Torah portion, Noah. Genesis 11 contains the famous story of the Tower of Babel where God...
