Recent Writings
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These I remember …
Read more →: These I remember …Chaverim,In our journey of the High Holy Days, our tradition invites us not only to find our inner selves, but also to deepen our conection with those who…
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Avinu Malkeinu
Read more →: Avinu MalkeinuChaverim,Tisha B‘Av marked a turning point in our preparations towards the High Holy Days. The days of rebuke and warning are replaced by those of comfort and love.…
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Let there be light
Read more →: Let there be lightThis week, South Africa celebrated Mandela Day in honour of a man who undoubtly was a light for this nation, and also a light to the nations. Our…
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HAKARAT HATOV: RECOGNIZING THE GOOD
Read more →: HAKARAT HATOV: RECOGNIZING THE GOODWe loved.And we wept.We were kind—and spoke thoughtfully.We were faithful and trusting.We put forth effort.We were mindful.We embraced.We took delight in the holy books.We were creative.And we yearned.We…
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Your book of life
Read more →: Your book of lifeYOUR BOOK OF LIFE doesn’t begin … on Rosh HaShanah. It began when you were born. Some of the chapters were written by other people: your parents, siblings,…
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Parashat Chukat: For a future with new hopes and dreams
Read more →: Parashat Chukat: For a future with new hopes and dreamsThis Torah portion records Miriam’s death in one simple verse, “Miriam died there and was buried there.” Unlike the 30-day mourning period for her brother Aaron, who dies…
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Parashat Korach: It is not about what we are, but what we can become
Read more →: Parashat Korach: It is not about what we are, but what we can becomeThe revolt in the Israelite camp reached its climax at a mass meeting of the rebels. The majority of the speakers were from the tribe of Reuben. In…
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Big Ideas of our Parasha „Sh‘lach Lecha“
Read more →: Big Ideas of our Parasha „Sh‘lach Lecha“God needs us to discover things on our own. This is why the portion begins with the words shelah lecha-literally, send them to spy on the land “for…
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Parashat Beha’alotecha: Mind your words
Read more →: Parashat Beha’alotecha: Mind your wordsWherever we go in today’s society, we are bombarded by ads about what we should and should not be putting in our mouths. The ads tells us to…
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Parashat Naso: May God bless you and keep you
Read more →: Parashat Naso: May God bless you and keep youOur Torah portion for this week is the source of the so-called “Birkat Kohanim” – the priestly blessing: “May God bless you and keep you, may God’s face shine…
