by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 7, 2021 | Shemot
The Great Pyramid of Giza is the oldest monument among the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. It is also the only structure that remains intact. It is a marvel of human construction and engineering, visited by thousands of tourists every year. Its unique...
by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 5, 2021 | Shemot, Videos
See fascinating evidence that proves the accuracy of the Bible and learn from Rabbi Akiva Gersh about the archeological evidence from the ancient cities of Pithom and Raamses mentioned in Exodus 1:11, “So they set taskmasters over them to oppress them with...
by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 5, 2021 | Shemot
In the book of Exodus, the Torah teaches us that Pharaoh ordered the death of every boy that was born to Jewish parents. Additionally, we learn that the Jewish people (including the children who survived), were enslaved under Pharaoh’s regime in Egypt. Now, science...
by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 4, 2021 | Antisemitism, Chosen Nation, Fear of God, Good and Evil, Israel, Kindness and Compassion, Shemot
The identity of these “Hebrew midwives” (meyaldot haivriyot) is debated by Jewish commentators. Many rabbis have assumed the literal meaning: that they were Jewish women. Other commentators, including the Abrabanel, argue that the story makes much more sense if we are...
by Rabbi Tuly Weisz | f 17, 2015 | Vayigash
This week’s portion begins in the middle of the story of the final confrontation between Joseph and his brothers, before Joseph reveals himself to them. At the end of last week’s portion, we heard Joseph’s cruel accusations and Judah’s failed attempts to appease...
