October 2015 – Jewels of Judaism

Separation from the Father – VaYeira – Oct. 31

Over the course of Abraham’s life God revealed Himself to Abraham seven distinct times (Gen. 12:1. 12:7. 13:14. 15:1. 17:1. 18:1. 22:1), which began with the call of Abraham to go to the Promised Land. In this week’s Torah Portion we read of the final two instances where the LORD came to Abraham and spoke […]

Who is Abraham’s Seed? – Lech Lecha – Oct. 24

The life of Abraham was a life that was truly blessed. We read of the blessing of Abraham throughout his life, which then continued in the life of his son Isaac and his grandson Jacob. We first read of the blessing of Abraham, who was formerly called Abram, at the beginning of this week’s Torah […]

When Violence Fills the Earth – Noah – Oct. 17

As many of you know, I live in an apartment in the center of Jerusalem. As I have been studying and preparing for this week’s Torah Portion, sirens have been continually filling the air, echoing reminders of the violence of man in his vain attempt to murder in the name of Islam and world domination. […]

The Year Methuselah Died – Be’resheit – Oct. 10

“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth” This first sentence of the Bible gives meaning to all of life and to all of the questions regarding humankind and the universe in which we live. These first seven words in the Hebrew language explain to us that God exists and that He has […]