Emor (Say) – Leviticus 21:1 – 24:23
Death plays an important role, as this week’s Torah portion coincides with Israel’s Memorial Day, Independence Day, and the memorial for Shmuel’s late father.
Rabbi Leo Dee
Bereaved of his wife and two daughters, all three of whom were killed in a terror attack during Passover last year, Rabbi Dee’s story is one of perseverance and resilience. Rabbi Dee provides all of us with much needed advice on how to make it through the most challenging stretches of life, particularly since October 7th.
Kedoshim (Holy) – Leviticus 16:1 – 20:27
Shabbat Shalom! This week’s Torah portion Kedoshim opens with a powerful statement: Be holy as I am holy. But what is holiness?
An Eye on Zion: Migdal Oz
Tucked into the hills of Gush Etzion just southwest of Jerusalem, the beautiful kibbutz of Migdal Oz stands as a beacon of ongoing resilience. Literally translated into English as “Tower of Strength,” Migdal Oz has truly lived up to its name. Through the years, the kibbutz has endured repeated gunfire and arson attacks by hostile Arab neighbors.
NEUIGKEITEN AUS DEM KERNLAND-Mai 2024
Liebe Freunde, Jeder von uns erlebt in seinem Leben Schlüsselmomente, die immer im Gedächtnis bleiben. Noch Jahre später können wir uns mühelos an die kleinsten Details solcher Erlebnisse erinnern. Jedes Jahr am 11. September fragen viele Amerikaner einander: “Wo … Read more
NIEUWS UIT HET HEARTLAND –Mei 2024
Beste Vriend, Ieder van ons komt in het leven scharniermomenten tegen die nooit uit ons geheugen gewist zullen worden. Jaren later kunnen we ons gemakkelijk de kleinste details van zulke ervaringen herinneren … Read more
Holocaust Remembrance Day
Shmuel hosts Adi Rabinowitz Bedein, a Holocaust educator from Tekoa, to discuss Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Achrei Mot (After the Death) Leviticus 16:1-18-3
Shabbat Shalom! This week we’re sharing an Orthodox Jewish commentary on the traditional reading of Song of Songs during Passover with Sondra Oster Baras.
We Can Only Trust in God
As we approached Passover, the entire country debated as to how we would be celebrating this year. Still in the midst of a terrible war, with some 100 hostages still held captive by Hamas in dreadful conditions, we asked ourselves how we would celebrate the holiday of freedom.
Pesach (Passover)
Shabbat Shalom! This week we’re sharing an Orthodox Jewish commentary on the traditional reading of Song of Songs during Passover with Sondra Oster Baras.