by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 4, 2024 | Revelation and Prophecy, Shavuot (Pentecost), Yitro
Jean-Jacques Rousseau once observed the remarkable resilience and enduring nature of Jewish people. In an unpublished document discovered after his death, Rousseau wrote: The Jews provide us with an astonishing spectacle: the laws of Numa, Lycurgus, Solon are dead;...
by Rabbi Pesach Wolicki | f 7, 2023 | Nitzavim, Revelation and Prophecy
The power of prophecy is such that its echoes reverberate through time, transcending generations and touching the very core of human existence. Some prophecies remain shrouded in mystery, while others unveil themselves in the tapestry of history, presenting before us...
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 23, 2023 | Israel, Judges, Revelation and Prophecy
By Rabbi Elie Mischel What is the point of studying the Book of Judges? Yes, I know this sounds heretical. But it’s a fair question! We live in a modern world that appears, at first glance, to have very little in common with the stories of the Book of Judges. The...
by Eliyahu Berkowitz | f 26, 2022 | Chanukah, Haggai, Israel, Kislev, Responsibility, Revelation and Prophecy, Temple, Zechariah
I had a friend who was scrupulous about keeping a diary. Everything that happened went into his journal. And in his spare time, he updated his calendar to commemorate significant events. Along with the birthdays of friends and family, there were about ten days set...
by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 10, 2022 | Chosen Nation, Covenant, Devarim, God, Israel, Revelation and Prophecy
The annual month of reserve duty in the Israeli army brings together men from all segments of society who would typically not meet. But, since we are all dressed in green and depend on each other, we get along, accepting each other’s differences and accepting the duty...
