All posts by Aaron Sull
Why a Half-Shekel?
One of the first accountings of the Israelites comes in this week’s Torah reading, in Exodus 30:13-15. Everyone over
Personalizing our Garments
An argument had broken out between a Bar Mitzvah boy and his parents. He was insisting on coming to
Symbols
This week’s portion starts off with this command: “Now you shall command the Children of Israel that they shall
Jerauld Nimelman
Nimelman – Jerauld “Jerry” March 3, 2020. Beloved husband of Shirlee (nee Hirst) Nimelman; loving father of Andrew (Trish)
Rae Heller
Heller – Rae (nee Kleiman) February 24, 2020. Beloved wife of th late Albert Heller; loving mother of Sharon
Richard Sperling
Sperling – Richard “Dick” Age 77, of Boynton Beach, FL, February 22, 2020. A lifelong Buffalonian, Dick graduated from
Donna Smith
Smith – Donna (nee Resman) February 23, 2020 in Arizona. Mother of Lorne (Lisa) Steinhart; cousin to Wendy and
Setting the Table
When I transferred to Ner Israel in tenth grade I faced a number of challenges. Much to my surprise
In Honor of Rocky Balboa
This week’s parsha elucidates some of the laws relating to theft and compensation. Yet the Torah has many layers
Don’t Separate the Choshen from The Ephod
The Two Garments and the Two Tablets Among the priestly garments discussed in this week’s parsha are the Choshen (Breastplate) and the Ephod (Apron).