Sivan Rahav-Meir / The Daily Portion, Vayak'hel-Pekudei / Yehi Ratzon (May It Be His Will)
It’s one of the most beautiful blessings, and it came from Moshe Rabbeinu The nation of Israel dedicated itself to building the Mishkan (sanctuary), the spiritual center that accompanied our people in the desert. Silver, gold, and jewels were donated and arduous effort was exerted until the work was complete. Rashi comments that Moshe Rabbeinu […]
Sivan Rahav-Meir / The Daily Portion, Bo / Come!
The following thought on this week’s Torah portion comes from Rabbi Aharon Darmon of Jerusalem:“The first verse of this week’s Torah portion contains a powerful approach to facing formidable challenges in our lives: ‘The Lord said to Moses: Come to Pharaoh.’Many of us may feel that there is something that blocks our way in life, […]
Sivan Rahav-Meir / The Daily Portion, Bo / Come!
The following thought on this week's Torah portion comes from Rabbi Aharon Darmon of Jerusalem:“The first verse of this week's Torah portion contains a powerful approach to facing formidable challenges in our lives: 'The Lord said to Moses: Come to Pharaoh.'Many of us may feel that there is something that blocks our way in life, […]
Sivan Rahav-Meir / The Daily Portion, Bo / Come!
The following thought on this week’s Torah portion comes from Rabbi Aharon Darmon of Jerusalem:“The first verse of this week’s Torah portion contains a powerful approach to facing formidable challenges in our lives: ‘The Lord said to Moses: Come to Pharaoh.’Many of us may feel that there is something that blocks our way in life, […]
Sivan Rahav-Meir / The Daily Portion, Vayechi / What's The Greatest Blessing I Can Receive?
What’s the greatest blessing I can receive? The greatest blessing is to find out who I truly am. In this week’s Torah portion, Ya’akov Avinu blesses his sons before he passes away. Each child receives “open heart surgery.” Each hears what his mission in life is to be. However, some of his sons do not […]
Sivan Rahav-Meir / The Daily Portion, Vayechi / What's The Greatest Blessing I Can Receive?
What's the greatest blessing I can receive? The greatest blessing is to find out who I truly am. In this week's Torah portion, Ya'akov Avinu blesses his sons before he passes away. Each child receives “open heart surgery.” Each hears what his mission in life is to be. However, some of his sons do not […]
Sivan Rahav-Meir / The Daily Portion, Vayechi / What's The Greatest Blessing I Can Receive?
What’s the greatest blessing I can receive? The greatest blessing is to find out who I truly am. In this week’s Torah portion, Ya’akov Avinu blesses his sons before he passes away. Each child receives “open heart surgery.” Each hears what his mission in life is to be. However, some of his sons do not […]
Sivan Rahav-Meir / The Daily Portion, Vayechi / How checking the kashrut of chewing gum helped him find a partner for life
I have a lot to say about the wonderful Shabbat we spent with Young Israel of Scarsdale, New York. This community is led by Rabbi Jonathan Morgenstern who, between various lectures and other gatherings during our stay, told me the following story:“On my Bar Mitzvah I made a promise to myself: I would only eat […]
Sivan Rahav-Meir / The Daily Portion, Vayechi / How checking the kashrut of chewing gum helped him find a partner for life
I have a lot to say about the wonderful Shabbat we spent with Young Israel of Scarsdale, New York. This community is led by Rabbi Jonathan Morgenstern who, between various lectures and other gatherings during our stay, told me the following story:“On my Bar Mitzvah I made a promise to myself: I would only eat […]
Sivan Rahav-Meir / The Daily Portion, Vayechi / How checking the kashrut of chewing gum helped him find a partner for life
I have a lot to say about the wonderful Shabbat we spent with Young Israel of Scarsdale, New York. This community is led by Rabbi Jonathan Morgenstern who, between various lectures and other gatherings during our stay, told me the following story:“On my Bar Mitzvah I made a promise to myself: I would only eat […]