בס”ד The 49 Days of “the Omer” and what Noahides can learn from them Introduction During the weeks after their Exodus from Egypt the Jewish people counted the days, in eager anticipation of receiving the Torah from G-d at Mount Sinai. They counted 49 days before the day of the… Read More »WHAT CAN NOAHIDES LEARN FROM “THE OMER”?
בס”ד Introduction Dive into the timeless tale of Pesach, where the interconnected roles of Moses and Aaron illuminate the path to redemption. Explore the profound significance of Torah and prayer in fostering human transformation and spiritual growth. This exploration unveils not only the historical context of the Exodus but also… Read More »PESACH: REDEMPTION THROUGH TORAH AND PRAYER
Chanukah coincides each year with the reading of the story of Joseph in the cycle of weekly Torah portions. Our sages have discovered numerous connections between this holiday and the Joseph narrative. I’d like to suggest an additional connection to help us appreciate what might be Chanukah’s underlying spiritual motif.… Read More »THE MYSTICAL LIGHT OF CHANUKAH
בס”ד Introduction Abraham’s journey weaves a tale of faith, obedience, and Divine intervention, spotlighting the blessings and birthright. The blessing, a Divine reward, promises patriarch hood and spiritual impact, while the birthright signifies legal entitlement and spiritual dedication. Distinguishing them, the blessing encompasses Divine promises and legacy impact, whereas the… Read More »ABRAHAM’S BLESSING VS ISAAC’S BIRTHRIGHT IN THE LIGHT OF CHANUKAH
בס”ד Introduction Chanukah, also known as the Festival of Lights, commemorates the historical triumph of the Maccabees over religious oppression and the miraculous eight-day burning of the menorah. This celebration symbolizes resilience, faith, and the enduring spirit of the Jewish people against adversity. Chanukah, the story The story of Chanukah… Read More »CHANUKAH: LESSONS IN RESILIENCE, FAITH AND THE TRIUMPH OF LIGHT
בס”ד There are some Jewish holidays that include aspects with universal significance. Noahides are obligated not to observe any of the Jewish holidays as religious obligations, but they are permitted to do some related activities on those days, in recognition of their significance. One of the holidays is Sukkot because… Read More »NOAHIDES AND SUKKOT?
בס”ד There are some Jewish holidays that include aspects with universal significance. Noahides are obligated not to observe any of the Jewish holidays as religious obligations, but they are permitted to do some related activities on those days, in recognition of their significance. One of the holidays is Rosh HaShanah… Read More »YOM KIPPUR, REPENTANCE, FORGIVENESS AND NOAHIDES
בס”ד Cultivating Wholeness Through Mussar Practice Day 1-3: Choosing a Character Trait (Middah): Select one character trait (middah) from the provided list that you wish to work on over the next 20 days. Reflect on why you chose this trait and how it relates to your journey toward wholeness. Day… Read More »PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN
In Ashkenazi tradition, [Many communities have their own customs as to when exactly they start the Selichot] the Selichot are recited after midnight on a Saturday night before Rosh HaShana. All subsequent Selichot are held just before morning prayers. The liturgy for the High Holiday Selichot is not found in… Read More »SELICHOT OR NO SELICHOT? THATS THE QUESTION
Humanity’s nature is to avoid contemplating our obligations in the world. Even though these contemplations are necessary for one’s existence and one’s situation in life, we just do not want to deal with them… The knowledge of one’s perceived smallness versus one’s enormous responsibilities and obligations troubles a person and… Read More »BEING REAL WITH OURSELVES: THE BLESSING OF ELUL
