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Prophecy

CTN TORAH MINUTE


Posted by rabbi.deutsch on 04 Jul 2012 / 0 Comment



Hi, How’s this for a shocker? The “Ten Commandments” is not a Jewish idea! Sounds like saying “apple pie” is not American! What could be more Jewish than the Ten Commandments? Aren’t they our gift to the world? … It’s the name that’s not Jewish. In Hebrew, they’re called, “Aseres Hadibros.”.  The “Ten Utterances.” They […]

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CTN TORAH MINUTE


Posted by rabbi.deutsch on 07 May 2012 / 0 Comment



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 […]

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CTN TORAH MINUTE


Posted by rabbi.deutsch on 07 May 2012 / 0 Comment



Hi, Jacob has gone through quiet an ordeal, but now has a family. He’s about to head back to the Land of Israel. … “Jacob went on his way, and angels of G-d encountered him.”  (Genesis, 32:2) Here’s a word about angels. Don’t get your hopes up.  I don’t know that much about them myself! […]

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CTN TORAH MINUTE


Posted by rabbi.deutsch on 07 May 2012 / 0 Comment



Hi, We left off in the middle of Jacob’s prophetic vision. What’s next? G-d promises Jacob’s that his descendants, the Jewish People, will inherit the Land of Israel. “… I am the Lord, G-d of Abraham your father and G-d of Isaac. The ground upon which you are lying, I will give to your descendants.”  […]

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CTN TORAH MINUTE


Posted by rabbi.deutsch on 07 May 2012 / 0 Comment



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.  […]

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CTN TORAH MINUTE


Posted by rabbi.deutsch on 06 May 2012 / 0 Comment



Thank G-d!  The Akeida has a happy ending! You may remember it from Hebrew School. Or maybe you couldn’t wait and you finished the story! At the last minute G-d tells Abraham to stop. (Genesis 22, 10-13) “You passed the test.  Now I know that you fear G-d! And that’s all I ever wanted.” … […]

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CTN TORAH MINUTE


Posted by rabbi.deutsch on 06 May 2012 / 0 Comment



Hi, Mazal Tov! It’s a boy! Isaac is born to Abraham and Sarah. (Genesis, 21:1) Isaac represents the Jewish future. … Earlier, Abraham had married Sarah’s servant Hagar. And they had a son, Ishmael. But G-d had told Abraham that Sarah will have a child. And that the Jewish People will come from Isaac. … […]

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CTN TORAH MINUTE


Posted by rabbi.deutsch on 05 May 2012 / 0 Comment



As we saw, Abraham interrupted G-d’s visit to take care of three strangers. He taught us the greatness of helping those in need. When the guests were taken care of? Abraham goes back to G-d. And G-d tells him the good news. “By this time next year, Sarah will have a child!” (Genesis, 18:10) … […]

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CTN TORAH MINUTE


Posted by rabbi.deutsch on 05 May 2012 / 0 Comment



Hi, Hope you’re having a great day! Here’s one of the most fascinating stories in the Torah.  (Genesis,18) … Abraham is sitting in front of his tent, recuperating from his circumcision. And G-d appears to him.  Has something to tell him. Prophecy. But Abraham looks up and sees three strangers approaching. And he does something […]

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