Posted by rabbi.deutsch on 30 May 2012 /
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Hi, Jacob finally encounters his brother Esau. (Genesis, 33) In Jewish tradition, Esau represents the power of the sword. As opposed to the spiritual values of Jacob. In fact, Jacob had run away because Esau was planning on killing him. … What happens when they meet? “ He hugged Jacob… kissed him. They wept”. (33:4) […]
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, Sorry we missed you yesterday. A few words about the Sh’ma. Judaism’s declaration of faith. We read it in this weeks Torah portion. … It’s the Jewish belief in monotheism. One G-d. “Hear Israel, the Lord our G-d is One”. Of course, it taught the world about G-d. That there is only one. But […]
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 08 May 2012 /
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Hi, Jacob had left the Land of Israel for two reasons. One, his brother Esau was furious that Jacob received the blessings from Isaac. And was planning to kill him. Second, his mother Rebecca sent him to her family to find a wife. Jacob was now returning to his parent’s home in Israel. (Genesis 32:4) […]
Posted by rabbi.deutsch on 08 May 2012 /
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Hi, Please allow a personal note for the second time. The first was a tribute to my Dad on the anniversary of his passing. His “yartzeit.” Today is a tribute to my Mom on her yartzeit. … You may remember that my Dad did not come from an observant background. And what happened? He met […]
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, 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! […]