Posted by rabbi.deutsch on 07 Aug 2012 /
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Hi, Today is Tu B’shvat. The fifteenth day in the Jewish month of S’hvat. In Jewish tradition it’s the “New Year of Trees”. It’s customary to make a point of eating fruit on this day. Especially fruit that are associated in the Torah with the Land of Israel. Like grapes, figs, dates and pomegranates. … […]
Posted by rabbi.deutsch on 05 Jul 2012 /
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Hi, The Book of Exodus continues. And what a change of subject matter! Straight from the Revelation at Mount Sinai and the building of the Altar? To civil law! Like the laws of damages and personal injury. Laws against gossip. The obligation to return lost objects. Being truthful. Consideration for the stranger. And even helping […]
Posted by rabbi.deutsch on 05 Jul 2012 /
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Hi, How’s this for an understatement? The Revelation at Mount Sinai was awe inspiring! Imagine having an encounter with the Creator of the universe! … Try this. Imagine that you had the following opportunity. You could have a private audience with any three people in history. The three that you consider to be the greatest […]
Posted by rabbi.deutsch on 04 Jul 2012 /
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Hi, Hope you’re having a great day. … The Jewish People have left Egypt and will spend forty years in the desert. There’s an obvious question. A very Jewish question. “Where’s the food”? … The Jews ate manna. Miraculous food that fell from heaven. (Exodus: 16) The claims of miracles in the Torah are unique. […]
Posted by rabbi.deutsch on 04 Jul 2012 /
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Hi, Thanks to those who pointed out a mistake in the last Torah Minute. The Egyptian Empire was not at its peak in the 13th Century. In fact? It was long gone by then! It should have said 13th Century B.C.E.! … The Jews finally leave Egypt. The sea splits. The Jews are saved. And […]
Posted by rabbi.deutsch on 30 May 2012 /
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Hi, … The blessing of the children. It’s one of the most beautiful customs at the Shabbat Friday night meal. It sends a very important message to the child. Because we can imagine how a child might feel at a festive meal. With all those adults! Talking about “adult stuff”! And there may be important […]