Recent Writings
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A ‘light’ for Israel
Read more →: A ‘light’ for IsraelDear friends,The news that overwhelms us in the media about the terrorist attacks in Israel saddens me in a myriad of ways. It is hard to withhold my…
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Parashat Chayei Sarah: Death is not the end
Read more →: Parashat Chayei Sarah: Death is not the endWhen someone we love passes away, we experience deep sorrow and grief. We miss that person’s presence and caring. We miss the support and all that we shared.…
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Vayera
Read more →: VayeraGenesis 21:1-22:24 (Plaut p.132; Hertz p.71)Haftarah Second Kings 4:1-37 (Plaut p.149; Hertz p.76)Parashat Vayera includes the well-known report of Abraham’s plea to God to save the lives of…
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Lech Lecha: Every person has a name
Read more →: Lech Lecha: Every person has a nameLechol ish yesh shem shenatan lo elohim venatnu lo aviv ve’imo. Every person has a name which God gave him and which his father and mother gave him…
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Parashat Noach: The rainbow brings together, and is creating a whole
Read more →: Parashat Noach: The rainbow brings together, and is creating a wholeParashat Noach tells the story of God’s decision to destroy the earth with a flood because of the corruption and wickedness found in the world. Only Noach –…
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Noach
Read more →: NoachGenesis 11:1-32 (Plaut p.69; Hertz p.38)Haftarah Noach Isaiah 54:1-55:5 (Plaut p.85; Hertz p.41)Shabbat Rosh Chodesh Isaiah 66:1-13, 23 (Plaut p. 1492; Hertz p.944)Parashat Noach tells the story of…
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Pessach and Sukkoth, two sides of the same coin
Read more →: Pessach and Sukkoth, two sides of the same coinChapter 23 of the Book of Leviticus outlines two mitzvot associated with the festival of Sukkoth. In verse 40 it says “On the first day [of the festival]…
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Yom Kippur: A day of hope
Read more →: Yom Kippur: A day of hopeAnd this shall be to you a law for all time: In the seventh month, on the tenth day of the month, you shall afflict your souls [teannu…
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Parashat Ha’azinu: A divine promise
Read more →: Parashat Ha’azinu: A divine promiseParashat „Ha’azinu“ consists of the last prayer Moshe says, in front of the people. In this wonderful composed prayer, he explains once again that God is perfect, and…
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A serious move – Rosh HaShanah 5775
Read more →: A serious move – Rosh HaShanah 5775Many of you know that I moved a few short weeks ago. Anyone, who has moved, knows that relocation from one place to another isn’t easy. There are…
