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Monthly Archives: March 2016
The Pig is ALWAYS the Unkosher Pig
In this week’s Torah portion there is a listing of four animals that are non-kosher, but have one aspect of a kosher sign. You see, in order for an animal to be Kosher (in the words of unforgettable Uncle Moishy) … Continue reading
Parshas Sh’meenee – death of two sons of Aaron
The story of Nadav and Aveehoo. A tragedy that echoes in the heart of any parent who can feel a fellow parent’s love and heartbreak. On what could have been the most joyous of days for Aharan haKohayn, tragedy struck. … Continue reading
Posted in Jewish Thought, Jewish Weekly Torah Reading, Ohel moed, Parsha
Tagged aish zarah, avihu, avodah zara, nadav, shemini, subservience to G-d, two sons of aaron
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Parshas Shemini — Jewish Guilt — nah!
This week’s Torah Portion, Parshas Shemeenee, talks about the completion of the Tabernacle. You can build beautiful edifices, but it is only worth the effort if that building does what it is supposed to do. For example, suppose a love-struck … Continue reading
Talking About Healthy Self Esteem In Time for Purim
Rabbi Ezrachi, the Rosh Yeshiva in Eretz Yisroel who people notice because of his gait of walking with regal bearing, shoulders back, like a general at attention for review parade. He explains how he got to be that way. When … Continue reading
Parshas Zachor
We begin next week with the celebration of Purim. Wee-ha! But before we do that, ‘ere the week begins, this Shabbos there will be a special Torah reading that correlates to Purim. It is a very short few lines known … Continue reading
Posted in Jewish Thought, Jewish Weekly Torah Reading
Tagged Amalek, G-d Awareness, Judaism, Parshas Zachor, purim
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Parshas Vayikra: Karbanos from the root of karov, of coming close
The upcoming week’s Parsha is Vayikra (and He called to Moshe)…G-d called to Moshe from the setup Tabernacle and gave him the commandments about the sacrifices. Concept of Karbanos – the root word of the word sacrifices is Karov – … Continue reading
Posted in Jewish Weekly Torah Reading, Ohel moed, Parsha
Tagged Asham, Chatas, jewish sacrifices, Karbanos, korban, Todah, vayikrah
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King David’s Focus — allows him to ignore abuse
Tutoring a girl, I had the chance to relearn the story of Dovid and Goliath. There are many lessons embedded in that story. Yet, the one that we zeroed in on was the message about knowing your focus. The story in recap: … Continue reading
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