Recent Writings
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Tazria: There is always the possibility of Teshuva
Read more →: Tazria: There is always the possibility of TeshuvaThe portions of Tazria and Metzora are perhaps, for many of you, very uncomfortable portions of the Torah, dealing with all kinds of issues related to ritual purity…
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Shabbat Parah Adumah ?!
Read more →: Shabbat Parah Adumah ?!Shabbart Parah Adumah ?!The Shabbatot surrounding holidays are often permeated with the holiday themes, creating the mood for an upcoming festival, reflecting or enhancing festival themes, or easing…
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A joy that has no bounce
Read more →: A joy that has no bounceEach month in the Jewish calendar symbolises many things, one of which is the general energy for that month. The energy of the month fills through every aspect…
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Shabbat Zachor: God’s outcry
Read more →: Shabbat Zachor: God’s outcryIt is an interesting co-incidence that on this Shabbat we commemorate all the violent and destructive attacks on the Jewish people in the past while we also begin…
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Vayakhel: I feel blessed to work with these wonderful women
Read more →: Vayakhel: I feel blessed to work with these wonderful womenThe Torah portion Vayakhel presents Moses’ speech to the Israelite community at one of the many special gatherings during their wanderings in the desert. The speech opens with…
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Tetzaveh: Why is light the most common symbol for God?
Read more →: Tetzaveh: Why is light the most common symbol for God?Friends, Our Torah portion speaks about the ner tamid, which is often translated as the “eternal light” but it would be better to understand it as “always light”…
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May the Eternal bless you and guard you.
Read more →: May the Eternal bless you and guard you.Friends, One of our Friday evening highlights during services is, without a question, the blessing of our children. As you can see from the picture above, there are…
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Mishpatim: Taking a bribe is no different to digging a pit and not covering it properly.
Read more →: Mishpatim: Taking a bribe is no different to digging a pit and not covering it properly.Friends, A story is told of two men in a boat when one suddenly decides to start drilling a hole underneath his seat, the other man protests –…
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Parashat Yitro: We can create a beautiful world
Read more →: Parashat Yitro: We can create a beautiful worldFriends,Some people think that the real meaning of Judaism is to pay attention to God through ritual. Other people think that the real meaning of Judaism is to…
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2019 is a year of celebration and a chance in bringing South Africa together
Read more →: 2019 is a year of celebration and a chance in bringing South Africa togetherChaverim Yakarim I have been asked to share my sermon from last Friday via the AdKan with all of you. Please let me and/or ManCom know what your…
