Hi, Love. It’s a word we hear very often. A man and a woman meet. Fall madly in love. Get married. And live happily ever after! … At least that’s how it goes in the movies! In real life? It’s just as likely that they won’t. … Here’s how the Torah describes the marriage of […]

Hi, I had to share this one with you! We’ve spoken about the need to focus on chessed.  Acts of kindness. Especially between spouses. But be careful! Read this first. … One day, this fellow decides enough is enough. He hasn’t been the kind of husband he should be. But from now on it’s going […]

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, […]

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 […]

Hope you’re having a great day! … One more thought about circumcision. Many times in Jewish history, our enemies have tried to outlaw circumcision. The Greeks (Chanukah story) made it a capital offense. Circumcision really upset them. Why? Part of it was their obsession with physical beauty and perfection. They admired the “perfect body.” And […]

Hope you’re having a great day! We left Adam in the Garden of Eden.  Spiritual paradise. What could be better? … But the Torah says something amazing. “It’s not good.  Because man is alone!” And it goes on to describe the creation of Eve.  The first woman. It’s not good? In spiritual paradise? Adam was […]

Today’s minute? More about ‘G-d created man in the Divine Image’. … It’s a powerful Jewish concept. And one of the most important ideas that Judaism brought to the world. For many reasons. … Think of ancient Greece. Of their religion and mythology. They had ‘Gods’ with every possible shortcoming. Lust. Jealousy. Anger. You name […]