by Rabbi Pesach Wolicki | f 13, 2024 | Israel, Vayishlach
The night before the encounter with his brother Esau after so many years apart, an angel wrestled with Jacob. After Jacob showed his strength and resilience in overcoming the attack, the angel blessed Jacob and gave him a new name – Israel. This verse, spoken by the...
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...
by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 18, 2023 | Israel, Vayishlach
The enduring existence of Israel through the centuries is a remarkable chapter in human history. The fact that the nation of Israel continues to exist despite being exiled from its land for 2,000 years is unprecedented. Even more unique is the Jewish people’s...
by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 29, 2023 | Israel, Lech Lecha, Toldot, Vayeitzei, Vayishlach
At the age of seventy-five, Abraham encounters God for the very first time. In this seminal moment, God commands him to leave his family and all that is familiar to him and embark on a journey to an unspecified land. With a faith that would define his legacy, Abraham...
by Eliyahu Berkowitz | f 27, 2023 | Israel, Psalms
In the small, dimly lit room of an Eastern European synagogue, a young boy sat captivated as his grandfather recited verses from the Book of Psalms. The words felt like ancient echoes reverberating through the walls, linking past and future. As his grandfather arrived...
by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 12, 2023 | Israel, Lech Lecha
In the quiet calm of a spring day in April 1920, nestled between the Alpine peaks and azure blue waters of the Ligurian Sea, an event of monumental significance unfolded. The tranquil Italian town of San Remo was home to a conference that would impact the geopolitical...
