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The Secret of Two to One Ratio Shalom, This Shabbat we will read the first Torah Portion “Shemot” in the book of Exodus. The book of “Shemot” talks about the Egyptian exile. It opens with …
Two Opposed Forces Shalom, There is a custom for the parents to bless their children on every Friday night as the family gathers together for Kiddush. The words of the blessing are taken from the priestly …
Shifting an Entire Paradigm with Just Two Words Shalom, This Shabbat we will read the Torah Portion “Va’Yigash” in the book of Genesis. In the previous Torah portion Yosef has accused Binyamin of stealing. He has …
GOOD AND BAD AT THE SAME TIME? Shalom, This Shabbat we will read the Torah Portion “Mi’Ketz” in the book of Genesis. In this portion Torah tells us about Pharaoh’s repeating dream. …
The Power of Eight Shalom, Next week, Tuesday evening – Dec. 12th we will light the first Hanukkah candle. The Torah informs us that the world was created in six days and it came to …
Smaller is Greater Shalom, This Shabbat we will read the Torah Portion “VaYishlakh” in the book of Genesis. Jacob – יעקב returns to the Holy Land after a 20-year stay in Charan, and sends emissaries to Esau in hope …
Hebrew vs. Aramaic Shalom and happy Thanksgiving to all our American friends and students! This Shabbat we will read Torah portion “Va’Yetzeh”. Here is this portion in a nutshell: Jacob leaving …
Pottage of Lentils Shalom, This Shabbat we will read the Torah Portion “Toldot” in the book of Genesis. The big tension between the two twin brothers Jacob – יעקב and Esau is unfolded here. The name …
“Big” Feelings in a “Small” Letter Shalom, In the Hebrew alphabet there are no capital or small letters. All the letters are supposed to be equal. However, according to the tradition, there …
Test or Banner? Shalom, This Shabbat we will be reading Torah portion “Va’Yera” in the book of Genesis – Be’Reshit. In this Torah portion the root ‘love’ appears for the first time in …