M. Rosen The Lord’s appointed times, or mo’adim ( buy metformin online metformin online no prescription מועדים), are unique commemorative gatherings that He gave to the children of Israel shortly after their exodus from Egypt.¹ Let’s … Read More
Pesach (Passover) — Part 2
Exodus 13:17–15:26 & Numbers 28:19–25 This week’s reading is also a bit different because of Passover, so once again we take a break from our regular weekly reading of the parasha and we continue to … Read More
Pesach (Passover)
Exodus 12:21–51 & Numbers 28:16–25 In honor of Passover, which begins Friday night at sundown, this week’s reading is the amazing story of Israel’s miraculous redemption from the hands of the Egyptians. There is so … Read More
Hanukkah: A Brief Look at the Murky History of the Festival of Lights
by Eitan K. As anyone who has ever spent an evening wandering around old Jerusalem neighborhoods toward the end of Hanukkah can attest, the festival of Hanukkah (“dedication” in Hebrew) is one of the most … Read More
Sukkot: A Great Reminder!
I love God’s appointed times; they are such a great reminder of the One who was, who is, and who is to come! They are also a great time for us to reflect on the … Read More
Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement)
And this shall be a permanent statute for you: in the seventh month, on the tenth day of the month, you shall afflict your souls, and not do any work, whether the native, or the … Read More
Pesach (Passover) Reflections
This week we are in the midst of celebrating Pesach (Passover), and the weekly reading is a special one for Shabbat, “Chol HaMoed Pesach” from Exodus. As we are on the theme of Passover, I … Read More
Closing Thoughts on the Lord’s Appointed Times
As we are about to end the wonderful season of God’s appointed times, also known as the High Holy Days, I want to share some final thoughts as I close this blog mini-series of A … Read More
A Season of Celebration…
During the past two weeks, I wrote two blog entries reflecting on the very special season that we are in. In part one, A Season of Reflection, Repentance, and Celebration, I wrote about this season … Read More