Recent Writings
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A holy chutzpah – reflections on Yom Kippur and Sukkot
Read more →: A holy chutzpah – reflections on Yom Kippur and SukkotAccording to the Jewish tradition, the period of repentance continues after Yom Kippur until the end of Sukkot. These days may continue to be an opportunity for reflection,…
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Take the choices into our one hands
Read more →: Take the choices into our one handsThe Torah declares: “Surely, this instruction which I enjoin upon you this day is not too baffling for you, nor is it beyond reach. It is not in…
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Parashat Ki Tavo: Past, present and future
Read more →: Parashat Ki Tavo: Past, present and futureIn Ki Tavo the Israelites are commanded to bring their first fruits as an offering: “When you come into the land that the Eternal your God is giving…
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Approaching the High Holy Days: The one key, you like to start with.
Read more →: Approaching the High Holy Days: The one key, you like to start with.Do you have also a bunch of unmarked keys at home which you know that the each key must fit somewhere? Perhaps to an old box or door,…
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Mitzvah School—Igniting the potential in everyone
Read more →: Mitzvah School—Igniting the potential in everyoneOur Parasha for this week directs our attention on building a just society with a strong and independent judicial structure. While last week’s parasha called us to have…
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Welcome to the new Israeli Ambassador
Read more →: Welcome to the new Israeli AmbassadorThis week we, the Jewish community in South Africa, welcomed the new Israeli Ambassador to South Africa, Lesotho, Swaziland and Mauritius, Lior Keinman and his Family into our…
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The upswing of hope—Shabbat Nachamu and Tu b’Av
Read more →: The upswing of hope—Shabbat Nachamu and Tu b’AvThis Shabbat is also called Shabbat Nachamu— Shabbat of consolation. Last week Tuesday we commemorated the 9th of Av, the 9th day of the Hebrew Month Av, which…
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Parashat Devarim: And charge the people as follows
Read more →: Parashat Devarim: And charge the people as follows“Then the Eternal said to me: You have been skirting this hill country long enough; now turn north. And charge the people as follows: You will be passing through the…
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Parashat Devarim: And charge the people as follows
Read more →: Parashat Devarim: And charge the people as follows“Then the Eternal said to me: You have been skirting this hill country long enough; now turn north. And charge the people as follows: You will be passing through the…
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My Chanicha Patrizia
Read more →: My Chanicha PatriziaOur Parashat Matot Masei, which brings the Children of Israel to the plains of Moab on the border of the Land of Israel, deals with the nexus between…
