Posted by rabbi.deutsch on 07 May 2012 /
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Hi, I was asked to clarify the last few lines of yesterday’s “Torah Minute.” I wrote them as “deadline” was approaching! “… We’re not likely to ever meet an angel. But the more acts of kindness we choose to do? The more we choose to elevate our lives? The less it matters!” … I was […]
Posted by rabbi.deutsch on 07 May 2012 /
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Hi, The beginning of the Jewish People. It’s just like the rest of Jewish history. Happens in strange ways! … Jacob wants to marry Rachel. Not so fast. Her father, Laban, switches Leah for Rachel! And Jacob has to work again for Rachel. Rachel and Leah become the primary mothers of the Jewish People. What […]
Posted by rabbi.deutsch on 07 May 2012 /
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Hi, It’s good to be back! Today is an important day in the Jewish calendar. The 17th day in the month of Tamuz. It’s a fast day. Commemorating many tragedies that happened on this day. … It goes all the way back to the Torah. Over 3000 years ago. When Moshe comes down from Mount […]
Posted by rabbi.deutsch on 07 May 2012 /
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Hi, The minutes add up. We’re about halfway through the Book of Genesis! And we’re starting a new Torah portion. (Genesis, 28:10) Jacob leaves the home of his parents Isaac and Rebecca and travels to Rebecca’s family. In search of a wife. … Jacob lies down at night to sleep. And he has a dream. […]
Posted by rabbi.deutsch on 06 May 2012 /
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Here’s one last thought about the Akeida. A small detail that can be overlooked. Abraham passed this most difficult test. In Jewish tradition it’s the ultimate spiritual act. Showing that he follows G-d no matter what. And he’s told “… Now I know that you are a G-d fearing man. Since you have done this thing, […]
Posted by rabbi.deutsch on 06 May 2012 /
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Hi, … It’s one of the most famous stories in the Torah. And one of the most difficult. The Akeida. The “Binding of Isaac”. We could spend weeks on it. Full time. Not just a minute a day! But here are some thoughts. G-d commands Abraham to bring his son Isaac as an offering. G-d […]
Posted by rabbi.deutsch on 06 May 2012 /
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Hi, We’re about to start one of the most fundamental and challenging stories in the Torah. Abraham is tested. Challenged. The story of the Akedah. The “Binding of Isaac”. (Genesis, 22) Abraham is told to bring his son Isaac as an offering to G-d. Before we get to the story, a few words about challenges […]