G-d near? -- 'best beware' -- trouble 'a head' trouble behind Throughout the Bible, we are told to draw near to Gd -- and yet, we are also aware of the need to see danger (in this) closeness . . . . Gd is not easily managed nor manipulated. 'Drawing near' is danger, one we should be more … [Read more...]
Weekly Torah Gatherings – Wed 6/1
At the very least, it's 'bound' to be interesting . . . ('im lo l'mala mizeh.') This Shabbat, in synagogues around the world, Jews will begin their study of the biblical Book of Numbers. The Book of Numbers contains some of the most important and consequential tales of Israel's journey through … [Read more...]
Weekly Torah Gatherings – Sun 5/22
"Jews will not replace us" -- with them: from Ramses to Goshen and beyond . . . יב וְכַאֲשֶׁר יְעַנּוּ אֹתוֹ, כֵּן יִרְבֶּה וְכֵן יִפְרֹץ; וַיָּקֻצוּ, מִפְּנֵי בְּנֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל.12 But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and the more they spread abroad. And they were … [Read more...]
Weekly Torah Gatherings – Wed 5/18
7:00 -- The Plague lets up after 33 days . . . and then, a rather deadly "Mandate" . . . Tonight we will look more deeply into the original(s) of this important story . . . for it is "the story which always counts" "Lag BaOmer" this year begins at sundown tonight The ל״ג בעומר -- 33rd day of … [Read more...]
Weekly Torah Gatherings – Wed 5/11
Lavush signon l'machshavah, "The garment is indicative of identity." What else does it say? Jewish travelers on a German plane -- dressed as Jews -- 'seams' as if fashion never goes out of style What does it say about Joseph's brothers who sell Joseph as a slave? What does it say about Potifar's … [Read more...]
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