The Pharaoh Of Gaza
EGYPT
One of the best-known themes in the story of the Exodus from Egypt is that of the ten plagues with which the Creator struck...
Shabbat Candles and Hanukka Candles
FRIDAY, BEFORE SUNSET
In New York, we will light the third Hanukka candle today , December 7th, around 4.10 -4.15pm. Why so early? Although we light...
BEST VIDEO OF THE STORY OF HANUKKA (1983)
https://youtu.be/Pm0NEeWDZqc
VAYETSE: Brief history of the word “Jew”
The word "yehudí" is equivalent to the word "Jew." But in terms of their function, these two terms are sometimes opposite: "Yehudi" is an...
Writen in 2009: Never again, is up to us
Spech given on April.25.2009 Tazria - Metzora (Holocaust) 1.Yiar.5769
This is a difficult week for a Rabbi to decide on a subject for his speech....
Who doesn’t want a ceasefire in Gaza?
Israel is facing a military operation that is essentially a rescue mission. Hamas has invaded Israel, violated, tortured, wounded, and massacred thousands of Israeli...
MEGILAT ESTHER UNPACKED: Chapter ONE
INTRODUCTION:
In 586 BCE, Jerusalem was destroyed by Nebuchadnezzar, emperor of Babylon. The Jews were exiled and dispersed throughout the empire. In 539 BCE, two...
VAYERA: The Sacrifice of Isaac
Adapted from the book "Encounters" by Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan z»l
Abraham hears a Voice. The Voice is familiar. It is the same Voice that commanded...
LEKH LEKHA: How does God reward righteous people?
Our sages have indicated that Abraham, our first patriarch, underwent 10 "nisiyonot," trials or life experiences. Each of these experiences should be seen as...
