Short Memory of 300 Years vs. Long Memory of Over 3,000 years Shalom, The coronavirus pandemic has forced Jewish families to limit the celebratory Pesach seders from extended families and friends to …
The Contaminated Grain Shalom, We wish all of those who have been affected by the outbreak of the coronavirus to come back to a normal, healthy life very soon. All of us …
King’s Paradox Reward Shalom, First, we want to wish all of those who have been affected by the outbreak of the coronavirus to come back to normal healthy life very soon. All of us at Ulpan-Or are now trying to …
“Seeing” Our Calling Shalom, First, we would like to share with you two short video clips, which we believe can serve as a true encouragement for everybody and anybody during these challenging times. …
Shalom, Before you read our post below, we first of all want to wish all of those, who have been affected by the outbreak of the coronavirus to come back to normal life very soon. …
The Hidden Identity Shalom, This Shabbat special prayers and blessings will be recited to welcome the month of Adar, which occurs Wednesday next week. And two weeks later we will celebrate the Holiday of Purim. …
Words from The Desert Shalom, This Shabbat we will read the Torah portion יתרו – “Yitro” in the book of Exodus. In this portion the Torah tells us about Moses’ father-in-law, Jethro, who hears of the …
The Language of The Soul Shalom, This Shabbat we will read Torah portion “Beshalakh” – בשלח in the book of Exodus. This week’s Shabbat is also called Shabbat Shirah, שבת שירה the Sabbath of Song. It is …
Repeating, but… New and Different Shalom, This Shabbat we will read the Torah portion ‘Bo’ in the book of Exodus. In this portion People of Israel receive the first commandment not as individuals, but as …
Two Qualities of a True Leader Shalom, This Shabbat we will read the Torah Portion “Va’Yechi” in the book of Genesis. The Torah portion of Vayechi closes the book of Be’Reshit Genesis. In this portion Jacob blesses his …
An Enlightened Nation Shalom, This coming Sunday night we will light the first candle of Chanukah. Chanukah is “The Holiday of Lights” and this is an opportunity to talk about the Light in Hebrew. Light was the …
A Nation is Born Shalom, At the end of the previous portion Jacob received a new name from the angel with whom he wrestled: וַיֹּאמֶר, לֹא יַעֲקֹב יֵאָמֵר עוֹד שִׁמְךָ–כִּי, אִם-יִשְׂרָאֵל: כִּי-שָׂרִיתָ עִם-אֱלֹהִים וְעִם-אֲנָשִׁים, …