Posted by rabbi.deutsch on 30 May 2012 /
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Hi, Sorry I missed you yesterday. Believe me! I enjoy this much more than two hours at the dentist! … Jacob is about to be confronted by Esau. But not so fast. First, Jacob had a very mysterious experience. (Genesis, 32:23-32) He had taken his family and his possessions across the river. And was now […]
Posted by rabbi.deutsch on 30 May 2012 /
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Hi, Yesterday it was kosher filet mignon. One reader told me she will be in Israel for Rosh Hashanah. And is now looking forward to the trip even more! We also spoke about we have outlived our enemies. … Its 167 B.C.E. Close to the story of Chanukah. And you’re reading the Athens Times. Here’s […]
Posted by rabbi.deutsch on 08 May 2012 /
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Hi, Here’s why there will be no Torah Minute tomorrow. The ninth day of Av. The saddest day in the Jewish calendar. It may surprise you. …It’s because we’re not supposed to study Torah! Doesn’t sound very Jewish? It’s very Jewish! Because tomorrow is a day of mourning. We remember the destruction of Jerusalem and […]
Posted by rabbi.deutsch on 08 May 2012 /
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Hi, Thanks again for letting me share my mother’s story. And thanks to all that took the time to tell me that they were inspired. Especially those that said kind things about me. My Mom would actually believe it! … This Monday night and Tuesday is the ninth day of the Jewish month Av. The […]
Posted by rabbi.deutsch on 07 May 2012 /
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Hi, Here are some thoughts about Rachel. One of the four Matriarchs. The spiritual mothers of the Jewish people. Together with Sarah, Rebecca, and Leah. Her story is sad. For many years she had no children. Finally, she gives birth to Joseph. (Genesis, 30:22) And then to Benjamin. But she dies in childbirth. (35:16-20) … […]
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 07 May 2012 /
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Hi, Isaac and Rebecca have twin sons. Jacob and Esau. Isaac favors Esau but Rebecca favors Jacob. (Genesis, 25:28) … Isaac is old, blind and close to death. His love for Esau blinds him. And he wants to give the blessings to Esau before dying. Rebecca sees the true nature of Esau and knows that […]
Posted by rabbi.deutsch on 06 May 2012 /
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Hi, There’s one more story about Lot. And unfortunately, it’s on my mind today. We had seen that Lot was hosting two guests. The “people of Sodom” surrounded his home in order to sexually assault them. Lot’s response? Shocking! He went out and pleaded with them. (Genesis; 4-8) “I beg you… do not act wickedly. […]
Posted by rabbi.deutsch on 05 May 2012 /
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Hi, Hope you’re having a great day! The Jewish People have been around for a very long time. And when we do things like Shabbat or Jewish holidays? We should feel part of a chain going back to Mount Sinai. Over 3300 years ago. And we should be inspired! … But there’s is a Jewish […]