Ha’azinu begins with “Give ear...” meaning “pay attention” and is a very strong warning and a very practical message for today.
The High Holidays are not about being religious but about having an intimate relationship with the Creator.
The marriage only begins on the wedding day. Wouldn't it be wise to find out before the wedding whether or not you are compatible?
Most religions promise that they hold the key to solving our problems however the Creator gave us a solid Foundation for Truth.
Volvamos a lo básico para sanar nuestro mundo y a nosotros mismos: ¡los Diez Mandamientos!
Blog Ha’azinu 12 de Octubre de 2019, 13 de Tishrei de 5780 בלוג הַאֲזִינוּ, י”ג תשרי תש”פ Esta porción de Ha’azinu comienza con “Pon la oreja …” que significa “presta atención“. Es una advertencia muy fuerte y un mensaje muy práctico que nos enseña que ya no debemos culpar a nadie por nuestras acciones. El […]
Blog Ha’azinu October 12, 2019, Tishrei 13 5780 בלוג הַאֲזִינוּ, י”ג תשרי תש”פ “Pay Attention” This portion, Ha’azinu begins with “Give ear…” meaning “pay attention”. It is a very strong warning and a very practical message, teaching us that we must no longer blame anyone else for our actions. The Creator is teaching us that […]
The binding of Isaac, the Akedah found at the end of the Torah portion Vayera in Bereshit (Genesis 22 1- 15), is considered by the Jewish sages to be one of the most important portions in the Torah and is read during Rosh Hashanah. Rabbis continue asking such questions as “Why would the Bore Olam […]
Shabbat Shuvah, Blog Vayelej 6 de Tishrei de 5780 שבת שובה, בלוג וַיֵּלֶךְ, ו ‘תשרי תשע”פ Este es Shabbat Shuvah, el sábado del retorno. Es una tradición establecida por nuestros rabinos, y aunque no está en la Torá, ayuda a mantenernos unidos como comunidad. Siempre trataron de guiarnos en el camino correcto, pero en su […]
Shabbat Shuvah, Blog Vayelech Tishrei 6 5780 שבת שובה, בלוג וַיֵּלֶךְ, ו’ תשרי תשע”פ This is Shabbat Shuvah, the Sabbath of the Return. It is a tradition established by our rabbis, and although it is not in the Torah, it helps to keep us together as a community. They always tried to guide us on […]
Blog Nitzavim 28 de Elul de 5779 בלוג נִצָּבִים, כ”ח אלול תשע”ט Parashá Nitzavim “Estamos parados” nos trae una imagen de que nosotros, los que estamos parados aquí hoy, somos testigos de lo que el Creador nos dijo que hiciéramos. En el judaísmo bíblico, no existe un concepto de “determinismo” en el que nuestro destino […]
Blog Nitzavim Elul 28 5779 בלוג נִצָּבִים, כ”ח אלול תשע”ט Parashat Nitzavim “We are Standing” brings us a picture that we who are standing here today are witness to what the Creator told us to do. In Biblical Judaism, there is no concept of “Determinism” in which our fate has already been decided. This philosophy […]
How many of us took the time to read this week’s portion Ki Tavo? As I was reading it, I thought how often I have heard people say to me “I don’t believe in God. Where was He during the Holocaust?” Well if you read the portion closely and you’re willing to be honest, the […]
Blog Ki Tavo Elul 21st 5779 כִּי-תָבוֹא בלוג, כ”א אלול תשע”ט Cette portion de Ki Tavo tombe toujours juste avant les grandes festivités. Il parle des bénédictions et des malédictions qui suivent notre obéissance ou notre désobéissance à la Torah. Nous sommes habitués à penser que le Créateur nous surveille et attend que nous échouions […]
Blog Ki Tavo, Elul 21 de 5779 בלוג כִּי-תָבוֹא, כ”א אלול תשע”ט Esta porción Ki Tavo siempre cae justo antes de las fiestas Sagradas. Habla de las bendiciones y maldiciones que siguen a nuestra obediencia o desobediencia a la Torá. Estamos acostumbrados a pensar que el Creador nos mira y espera a que fallemos y […]