Archive for February 2021
The Mitzva that Takes Precedence
There are four primary mitzvot to fulfill on the holiday of Purim. They are: Reading the Megillah at night and
Give & Give Again
“Take for Me” The opening words of this week’s parsha are: “Speak to the Children of Israel and let them
The Meaning of Construction Projects
We are in a time of renaissance in and around Buffalo. New buildings are popping up all over and
A Greater Miracle
On Purim there are four mitzvos — commandments — that relate to the day: to hear Megillas Esther twice
Living with Passion
This Shabbos is the last Shabbos before we celebrate the holiday of Purim. Haman, the villain of the Purim
Seek the Inner Child
This week’s parsha begins with the instructions to build the moveable Mishkan (Tabernacle), the “House of G–d” in the
Going in Reverse to The Redemption
What’s the Connection? The Midrash connects the opening words of this Parsha, “Speak to the children of Israel, that they
Personalizing our Garments
An argument had broken out between a Bar Mitzvah boy and his parents. He was insisting on coming to
The Timeless Perspective
In this week’s portion, the Jewish people are commanded to build the Mishkan (tabernacle): “They shall make a sanctuary for
Unimpeachable?
The entire country has been engrossed in litigation this past week as we follow the impeachment trials. Many questions