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Posted by rabbi.deutsch on 25 Jun 2012 / 0 Comment



Hi, Chag Samayach!  Happy Succot! Here’s a thought about the Succah.  It’s about the schach.  The roof of the Succah. Usually made of greens or bamboo. Jewish tradition says that it shouldn’t be too thick. That we should be able to see the stars when we look up.  … What should seeing the stars make […]

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CTN TORAH MINUTE


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



Hi, It’s almost time for another wedding. Jacob is about to meet Rachel! But first, a small story with a big lesson. … Jacob comes to a well.  And sees a group of shepherds.  (Genesis, 29:1-8) And says to them, “My brothers, where are you from?” He wanted to know if they knew his mother’s […]

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CTN TORAH MINUTE


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



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 […]

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CTN TORAH MINUTE


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



Hi, Sorry about the suspense! What’s the end of the Lot and Sodom story? We left off with Lot’s home being surrounded by the “people of Sodom.” … Then G-d intervenes. The people are struck with a form of blindness.  And they leave. (Genesis, 19:11-16) … It turns out, that these guests were really angels, […]

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CTN TORAH MINUTE


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



Hope you’re having a great day! One more thought about the Tower of Babel. As we saw, they said, “Let us make a name for ourselves.” (Genesis 11:4) We suggested that the “us” was the State.  As opposed to the individual. And here’s another idea. Different, but related. They wanted to build this huge tower […]

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