Hi, Unfortunately, we’re sought of used to it. “The IDF has moved into…” The IDF is one of the best armies in the world. And probably the most humane army in the history of the world. But we need to remind ourselves of something very important. The “IDF” is made up of thousands of sweet […]

Hi, We discussed that caring for the poor was right smack in the middle of the Jewish holidays. “When you harvest your field…Leave some for the poor.” (Leviticus, 23:22) And we said the Torah was making a point. That the holidays are a very important way to connect to G-d. But there’s another way to […]

Hi, As we saw, the Torah lists all the special days in the Jewish calendar. The “holidays.” Days set aside for spiritual growth. Times to reflect. Times to connect to G-d. But there’s something smack in the middle that doesn’t seem to fit in. “When you harvest your field…Leave some for the poor”. (Leviticus, 23:22) […]

Hi, Memorial Day. One of the days that our country has set aside to be special.  To be meaningful. A day to reflect on what we stand for. And to remember those that gave their lives to defend our values. … Memorial Day is less than 200 years old. And I think it’s safe to […]

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 […]

Hi, Hope you’re having a great day! We’ve seen that in Jewish tradition, Abraham personifies acts of kindness. And Isaac? He represents Divine service. Things like prayer. Introspection. Spirituality. You might think of Isaac as a very big Tzadik. An extremely righteous man. A “holy man.” And sometimes we have a picture of such people. […]