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RSSFeeds Parashat Tzav: Thank you, thank you, and again, thank you https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-794327 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/588364' /><br />We live life in haste, in a hurry, chasing after money and dreaming that it will make us happy, and meanwhile, we miss out on the wonderful beauty that lies before our eyes in every corner.<br /> GABRIELLE HENDERSON/UNSPLASH Fri, 29 Mar 2024 08:21:06 GMT Fri, 29 Mar 2024 08:21:06 GMT 794327 N False BY RABBI SHMUEL RABINOWITZ False Judaism,Torah,God 111 1047 Parashat Tzav: Thank you, thank you, and again, thank you Parashat Vayikra: Satisfaction and sacrifice https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-793144 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/586751' /><br />What is it about these two things, anything leavened and sweet fruits, that causes their prohibition as offerings?<br /> NATI SHOHAT/FLASH90 Fri, 22 Mar 2024 09:10:32 GMT Fri, 22 Mar 2024 09:10:32 GMT 793144 N False BY RABBI SHMUEL RABINOWITZ False Judaism,Torah,bible,parasha 111 1047 Dvar Torah by Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz: Satisfaction and sacrifice Parashat Vayikra: Burnt offerings https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-793145 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/586752' /><br />Some people have seen their homes consumed by fire or shattered by bombs, their loved ones taken captive or fallen in battle as a “kapparah,” giving their lives up for all Israel.<br /> Courtesy Yoram Raanan Fri, 22 Mar 2024 05:18:07 GMT Fri, 22 Mar 2024 05:18:07 GMT 793145 N False BY MEIRA RAANAN AND ESTHER CAMERON False Judaism,Torah,bible,art,parasha 111 1047 Parashat Vayikra: Burnt offerings Parashat Pekudei: What can we do? https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-791971 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/585190' /><br />Man is not required to do what is beyond his abilities, but he is also not exempt from doing what is possible for him – and the rest we leave to the creator of the world to accomplish.<br /> MICHAEL GILADI/FLASH90 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 11:27:45 GMT Fri, 15 Mar 2024 11:27:45 GMT 791971 N False BY RABBI SHMUEL RABINOWITZ False Judaism,Torah,bible,parasha 111 1047 Dvar Torah by Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz: What can we do? Parashat Vayahkhel: Shabbat – the sign of connection https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-790835 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/558449' /><br />The prohibition of work on Shabbat for the construction of the Mishkan underscores the importance and elevation of Shabbat.<br /> MENDY HECHTMAN/FLASH90 Fri, 08 Mar 2024 11:07:07 GMT Fri, 08 Mar 2024 11:08:48 GMT 790835 N False BY RABBI SHMUEL RABINOWITZ False Judaism,Torah,Shabbat,bible,parasha 111 1047 Dvar Torah by Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz: Shabbat – the sign of connection Parashat Ki Tisa: Seeing and hearing: The difference https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-789677 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/582138' /><br />A person seeking a religious experience may resort to ecstatic experiences that lead him to a feeling of divine attainment. But this is a mistake.<br /> Keystone/Getty Images Fri, 01 Mar 2024 10:05:42 GMT Fri, 01 Mar 2024 10:05:42 GMT 789677 N False BY RABBI SHMUEL RABINOWITZ False Judaism,Torah,bible,parasha,God 111 1047 Dvar Torah by Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz: Seeing, hearing: The difference Parashat Ki Tisa: In the aftermath of sin https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-789679 <img align='right' src='https://www.jpost.com//HttpHandlers/ShowImage.ashx?id=373492&w=822&h=537' /><br />The same object – gold donated by the nation – can bring the divine presence to rest among us, or it can lead us to the brink of religious annihilation.<br /> WIKIPEDIA Fri, 01 Mar 2024 08:15:28 GMT Fri, 01 Mar 2024 08:15:28 GMT 789679 N False BY NECHAMA GOLDMAN BARASH False Judaism,Torah,bible,parasha,Gold 111 1047 Nechama Goldman Barash's Dvar Torah: Sacred space and the Golden Calf Parashat Tetzaveh: To rule or to serve? https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-788411 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/580609' /><br />The more we remember that the role of a teacher, educator, and public figure is not to rule but rather to serve, the better we will fulfill our roles faithfully and successfully.<br /> Wikimedia Commons Fri, 23 Feb 2024 09:59:37 GMT Fri, 23 Feb 2024 09:59:37 GMT 788411 N False BY RABBI SHMUEL RABINOWITZ False Judaism,Torah,bible,parasha 111 1047 Dvar Torah by Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz: To rule or to serve? Parashat Truma: Guardians of the ark https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-787147 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/578820' /><br />The cherubim are also woven into the fabric of the Tabernacle curtains and also of the parochet, the “veil” that divides the Holy of Holies from the rest of the Tabernacle.<br /> Courtesy Yoram Raanan Fri, 16 Feb 2024 13:46:19 GMT Fri, 16 Feb 2024 13:46:19 GMT 787147 N False BY MEIRA RAANAN AND ESTHER CAMERON False Judaism,Torah,bible,parasha 111 1047 Parashat Truma: Guardians of the ark Parashat Truma: The Temple and peace https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-787146 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/578814' /><br />The aspiration to build the Temple and fulfill the commandments has accompanied the people of Israel since the destruction of the Temple almost 2,000 years ago.<br /> Chaim Goldberg/Flash90 Fri, 16 Feb 2024 13:46:06 GMT Fri, 16 Feb 2024 13:49:20 GMT 787146 N False BY RABBI SHMUEL RABINOWITZ False Judaism,Temple Mount,Torah,bible,parasha 111 1047 Dvar Torah by Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz: The Temple and peace Parashat Mishpatim: The significance of trust https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-785951 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/577370' /><br />The portion of Mishpatim, which deals with human relationships, highlights the significance of social trust and the severe consequences of its absence.<br /> EpicTop10.com/Flickr Fri, 09 Feb 2024 09:46:46 GMT Fri, 09 Feb 2024 09:46:46 GMT 785951 N False BY RABBI SHMUEL RABINOWITZ False Judaism,Torah,bible,parasha 111 1047 Dvar Torah by Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz: Significance of trust Parashat Yitro: Under the mountain https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-784769 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/575965' /><br />The indelible impression made by this encounter keeps alive the knowledge of our uniqueness and closeness to God, and of the promise that will be kept.<br /> Courtesy Yoram Raanan Fri, 02 Feb 2024 09:45:57 GMT Fri, 02 Feb 2024 09:45:57 GMT 784769 N False BY MEIRA RAANAN AND ESTHER CAMERON False Judaism,Torah,bible,parasha,God 111 1047 Parashat Yitro: Under the mountain Parashat Yitro: Honoring the ordinary person https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-784767 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/575963' /><br />We must not confuse the proper respect we deserve as parents and teachers with disrespect for the dignity of children and students. We have learned this from Yitro as well.<br /> Juan Rojas/Unsplash Fri, 02 Feb 2024 09:44:40 GMT Fri, 02 Feb 2024 09:44:40 GMT 784767 N False BY RABBI SHMUEL RABINOWITZ False Judaism,Torah,bible,parasha 111 1047 Parashat Yitro: Honoring the ordinary person Parashat Beshalach: The dance of transcendence https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-783771 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/574720' /><br />As the exodus from Egypt was brought about by the faith of the women, so too will be the future redemption.<br /> Courtesy Yoram Raanan Fri, 26 Jan 2024 09:57:47 GMT Fri, 26 Jan 2024 09:57:47 GMT 783771 N False BY MEIRA RAANAN AND ESTHER CAMERON False Judaism,Torah,bible,parasha 111 1047 Parashat Beshalach: The dance of transcendence Parashat Beshalach: Faith, dependence, and independence https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-783770 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/574716' /><br />Independence does not negate the educational role. On the contrary, it empowers it.<br /> WESTERN WALL HERITAGE FOUNDATION Fri, 26 Jan 2024 09:56:58 GMT Fri, 26 Jan 2024 09:56:58 GMT 783770 N False BY RABBI SHMUEL RABINOWITZ False Judaism,Torah,bible,parasha 111 1047 Parashat Beshalach: Faith, dependence, and independence Parashat Bo: The light of renewal https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-782596 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/573240' /><br />Jewish history has known periods of great darkness, but these were always followed by a renewal of the light.<br /> Courtesy Yoram Raanan Fri, 19 Jan 2024 09:37:24 GMT Fri, 19 Jan 2024 09:37:24 GMT 782596 N False BY MEIRA RAANAN AND ESTHER CAMERON False Judaism,Torah,bible,art,parasha,The moon 111 1047 Parashat Bo: The light of renewal Parashat Bo: To each his own https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-782595 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/573239' /><br />The Torah explicitly says the Children of Israel spent 430 years in English, but our sages and Torah commentators say they only spent 210.<br /> WESTERN WALL HERITAGE FOUNDATION Fri, 19 Jan 2024 09:37:11 GMT Fri, 19 Jan 2024 09:37:11 GMT 782595 N False BY RABBI SHMUEL RABINOWITZ False Egypt,Judaism,Torah,bible,parasha 111 1047 Parashat Bo: To each his own Parashat Va'era: The power of a mission https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-781844 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/572391' /><br />Setting a goal, fulfilling a mission, and having a purpose is the secret to facing challenges and achieving success<br /> WESTERN WALL HERITAGE FOUNDATION Fri, 12 Jan 2024 10:28:50 GMT Fri, 12 Jan 2024 10:28:50 GMT 781844 N False BY RABBI SHMUEL RABINOWITZ False Judaism,Torah,bible,parasha 111 1047 Parashat Va'era: The power of a mission Parashat Va'era: Water, blood, frogs, and a hardened heart https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-781851 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/572392' /><br />Many commentators see a relation between the 10 plagues of Egypt and the “10 utterances” with which the world was created in the first chapter of Genesis<br /> YORAM RAANAN Fri, 12 Jan 2024 10:28:26 GMT Fri, 12 Jan 2024 10:28:26 GMT 781851 N False BY MEIRA RAANAN AND ESTHER CAMERON False Judaism,Torah,bible,parasha 111 1047 Parashat Va'era: Water, blood, frogs, and a hardened heart Parashat Shemot: Acts of self-sacrifice https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-780949 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/571523' /><br />When we sacrifice ourselves for the sake of others, we educate our children not to be self-centered. When we give up something for the sake of our values, we educate our children not to be hedonistic<br /> JUDE MACK/UNSPLASH Fri, 05 Jan 2024 13:21:48 GMT Fri, 05 Jan 2024 13:21:48 GMT 780949 N False BY RABBI SHMUEL RABINOWITZ False Judaism,Torah,bible,parasha 111 1047 Parashat Shemot: Acts of self-sacrifice Parashat Vayechi: Is our patriarch Jacob still alive? https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-779970 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/570397' /><br />Can we say that modern Egypt continues the ancient Egyptian empire described in the Bible? Clearly not.<br /> TOA HEFTIBA/UNSPLASH Fri, 29 Dec 2023 10:26:52 GMT Fri, 29 Dec 2023 10:26:52 GMT 779970 N False BY RABBI SHMUEL RABINOWITZ False Egypt,Torah,Talmud,parasha 111 1047 Parashat Vayechi: Is our patriarch Jacob still alive? Parashat Vayechi: A life’s conclusion https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-780003 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/570398' /><br />In this “nighttime” we are going through, may Jacob’s blessing of protection be with us.<br /> MEIRA RAANAN Fri, 29 Dec 2023 10:26:40 GMT Fri, 29 Dec 2023 10:26:40 GMT 780003 N False BY MEIRA RAANAN AND ESTHER CAMERON False Judaism,Torah,bible,parasha,Lubavitcher Rebbe 111 1047 Parashat Vayechi: A life’s conclusion Parashat Vayigash: The Jewish people's spiritual existence https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-779144 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/569793' /><br />The spiritual existence of the Jewish people demands effort from us, and we must not settle for a physical existence devoid of spiritual significance.<br /> Randy Faith/Unsplash Fri, 22 Dec 2023 10:05:08 GMT Fri, 22 Dec 2023 10:05:08 GMT 779144 N False BY RABBI SHMUEL RABINOWITZ False Judaism,Torah,bible,Spirituality,parasha 111 1047 Parashat Vayigash: The Jewish people's spiritual existence Parashat Vayigash: Descent for the sake of ascent https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-779146 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/569794' /><br />The feeling of ascending and descending energy resonates throughout the story of the descent into Egypt, the first of four preordained exiles.<br /> Courtesy Yoram Raanan Fri, 22 Dec 2023 10:04:38 GMT Fri, 22 Dec 2023 10:04:38 GMT 779146 N False BY MEIRA RAANAN AND ESTHER CAMERON False Judaism,Torah,bible,art,parasha 111 1047 Parashat Vayigash: Descent for the sake of ascent Parashat Miketz: At the end of darkness https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-778063 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/568623' /><br />Miketz opens with Joseph rising from the darkness of prison to great light, while Hanukkah celebrates the end of darkness with the Maccabean rise to power.<br /> Courtesy Yoram Raanan Fri, 15 Dec 2023 10:42:46 GMT Fri, 15 Dec 2023 10:42:46 GMT 778063 N False BY MEIRA RAANAN AND ESTHER CAMERON False Judaism,Torah,Hanukkah,parashat miketz,bible,art,parasha,Menorah 111 1047 Parashat Miketz: At the end of darkness Parashat Miketz: To whom are we praying? https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-778062 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/568621' /><br />When we pray and seek salvation, we must remember the two foundational aspects of prayer: God’s mercies are the goal to which we aspire; and God can indeed deliver us from any trouble.<br /> GERSHON ELINSON/FLASH90 Fri, 15 Dec 2023 10:42:36 GMT Fri, 15 Dec 2023 10:42:36 GMT 778062 N False BY RABBI SHMUEL RABINOWITZ False Judaism,Torah,parashat miketz,bible,parasha 111 1047 Parashat Miketz: To whom are we praying? Parashat Vayeshev: Calling from the depths https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-777156 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/567663' /><br />From this broken place, these dire straits, we call out to the Blessed One to show us the good and to perform miracles for us in this place, our homeland.<br /> Courtesy Yoram Raanan Fri, 08 Dec 2023 10:45:19 GMT Fri, 08 Dec 2023 10:45:19 GMT 777156 N False BY MEIRA RAANAN AND ESTHER CAMERON False Judaism,Torah,bible,art,parasha 111 1047 Parashat Vayeshev: Calling from the depths Ending hostility and violence means wrestling with our own shadows https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-776160 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/178986' /><br />Hostility originates in the disowned and unacknowledged elements within us. That, at any rate, is the claim of a body of research based on the work of Carl Jung.<br /> Avi Katz Sat, 02 Dec 2023 03:24:08 GMT Sat, 02 Dec 2023 03:24:08 GMT 776160 N False BY RABBI ADINA ALLEN/JTA False Israel,Judaism,Torah,Jewish,Psychology 111 1047 Ending hostility and violence means wrestling with our own shadows Parashat Vayishlach: Eternal struggle https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-775963 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/566418' /><br />This most enigmatic encounter of Jacob wrestling with a mystery “man” arouses many questions. Who is this unnamed adversary with whom Jacob struggles all night until the break of dawn?<br /> Courtesy Yoram Raanan Fri, 01 Dec 2023 10:56:19 GMT Fri, 01 Dec 2023 10:56:19 GMT 775963 N False BY MEIRA RAANAN AND ESTHER CAMERON False Judaism,Torah,bible,wrestling,parasha 111 1047 Parashat Vayishlach: Eternal struggle Parashat Vayishlach: Turning sorrow into strength https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-775961 <img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_537,w_822/566416' /><br />Why does Jacob change the name given by Rachel, and what is the significance of the new name he bestows upon his son?<br /> Edge2Edge Media/Unsplash Fri, 01 Dec 2023 10:56:09 GMT Fri, 01 Dec 2023 10:56:09 GMT 775961 N False BY RABBI SHMUEL RABINOWITZ False Judaism,Torah,bible,parasha 111 1047 Parashat Vayishlach: Turning sorrow into strength