by mendel | Mar 24, 2023 | Uncategorized
One of the favorite moments for many at the Seder is the hiding of the Afikomen, and the children finding, holding it ransom until a proper prize is given in exchange for this “dessert” without which the Seder cannot end.What in fact makes this Afikomen so important,...
by mendel | Mar 17, 2023 | Uncategorized
The Torah reading of Pekudei (Exodus 38:21–40:38) opens with an accounting of the various materials donated by the people of Israel for the making of the Mishkan, the portable sanctuary which “housed” the Divine Presence in...
by mendel | Mar 10, 2023 | Uncategorized
“Quoted by Rabbi Shlomo Schwartz AKA Schwartzie” One can look at the tasks required to raise healthy, independent children (cleaning, cooking, diaper changing and bed making etc.) as chores, as things I have to do. Alternatively, one can look at them as...
by mendel | Mar 10, 2023 | Uncategorized
While being prudent and ensuring safety and security for our people and institutions is paramount, the hype and feeding of the frenzy is an upside down way of expressing our Jewishness.Let’s take a page out of Mordechai’s book. When Haman – may his name be erased –...
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