Parashat Beresheet: In the Beginning Beresheet (Genesis) 1:1–6:8 Haftarah: Isaiah 42:5–43:10 I am always amazed by the fact that every time I read the Word of God, I find new treasures. The Word is living … Read More
#Arab_Lives_Matter
by Mali Rozen Sukkot 5782 Sukkot is a time to remember our fellow person. During this season, we pause to remember not only God’s provision for the children of Israel after their redemption from Egypt, … Read More
A Sukkot Reflection 2021
Our time here on earth is limited. The important question we ought to ask ourselves is “With what am I filling my precious time?” This question came to my mind as I was reflecting upon … Read More
Tabernacles Today; Tabernacles in the Future
by Bill Katz On September 20th, 2021, at sundown, the Jewish world will celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles, also known as Sukkot. Of all the Fall Feasts, this is the first one in which we … Read More
Why Does Yom Kippur Matter?
Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) is the most solemn day on the Hebrew calendar. It exists as a direct fulfillment of God’s command to the ancient, wandering Israelites after they were freed from slavery in … Read More
A Call to Return
Parashat Vayelech (He Went) D’varim (Deuteronomy) 31:1–30 Haftarah: Hosea 14:2–10, Joel 2:11–27, Micah 7:18–20 Shabbat Shuvah Our Parasha opens with Moses reminding Israel of a great promise that God made to them. Although Moses himself … Read More
Rosh Hashanah and Repentance
By: Bill Katz For most people, the New Year is an opportunity for celebration. Personally, I have always wondered if all the hoopla about this celebration has to do more with an opportunity to look … Read More
Justified Before the Judge
Parashat Nitzavim (Standing) D’varim (Deuteronomy) 29:9–30:20 Haftarah: Isaiah 61:10–63:9 God’s timing is always perfect. As we are entering the season of the High Holy Days – Rosh Hashanah (Feast of Trumpets), Yom Kippur (Day of … Read More
Light in the Darkness
Parashat Ki Tavo (When You Come) D’varim (Deuteronomy) 26:1–19:8 Haftarah: Isaiah 60:1–22 These are dark times. There is so much happening in our world today that can cause us great distress. But the Word of … Read More