by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 4, 2023 | Happiness and Joy, Israel, Kindness and Compassion, Purity, Vayeira
The Torah portion of Vayeira continues the story of Abraham as he establishes the foundation for the Jewish nation. Having circumcised himself at God’s command, he now encounters three visitors as he recuperates. They bring him news. Sodom and Gomorrah are destroyed...
by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 26, 2023 | Kindness and Compassion, Ruth
By Rabbi Tuly Weisz By declaring her allegiance to God and the Jewish people, Ruth became one of a small number of righteous non-Jews in the Bible who stand out for recognizing God. Jethro, for example, moved by what he heard about the Exodus from Egypt, went to meet...
by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 26, 2023 | Kindness and Compassion, Ruth
By Rabbi Tuly Weisz The books of the Writings were written through divine inspiration, without direct communication from God. Since these works were not written through direct communication with God, there was some uncertainty as to which books should and should not...
by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 26, 2023 | Kindness and Compassion, Ruth
By Rabbi Tuly Weisz The story of Ruth opens with a famine in the Land of Israel which causes a man, Elimelech, to move his family from Israel to the plains of Moab. This is not the first time we hear of a famine in Israel in the Bible. Almost as soon as Abraham steps...
by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 2, 2023 | Faith, God, Kindness and Compassion, Purim, Revelation and Prophecy
By Shira Schechter Imagine you’re reading a thrilling tale of a heroine who risks everything to save her people from annihilation. The story is full of suspense, political intrigue, and unexpected twists and turns. Yet, as you turn the pages, you notice...
by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 24, 2023 | Kindness and Compassion, Prayer, Psalms
By Adam Eliyahu Berkowitz The most wonderful thing happened to me this morning. My wife got sick. I don’t mean to say that it is wonderful that my wife got sick. What I mean is that I got a chance to take care of my wife. She woke up with a touch of the flu. Thank God...
