Posted by rabbi.deutsch on 29 Aug 2012 /
0 Comment
The Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded recently. It went to John Mather of the NASA Space Flight Center. His research is credited for confirming the Big Bang Theory. And here’s what Stephen Hawking said about Mather’s research. “The discovery of the century, if not of all time”! … What does this have to do […]
Posted by rabbi.deutsch on 08 Aug 2012 /
0 Comment
Hi, People all over the world were saying “wow” yesterday. Because something amazing happened. A solar eclipse. … It reminded me of something very interesting. How the Torah refers to the sun and the moon. It calls them “the two large luminaries”. (Genesis, 1:16) That makes it sound like they’re in the “same ballpark”. But […]
Posted by rabbi.deutsch on 24 Jul 2012 /
0 Comment
Hi, I’m sure you’ve been following the Discovery Mission developments. And today the flight crew honored the memory of all fallen astronauts. Including, of course, those lost in the Columbia disaster. While every loss is very tragic? As Jews, we especially remember Illan Ramon. And his picture came to mind when I read the following. […]
Posted by rabbi.deutsch on 15 Jul 2012 /
0 Comment
Hi, I’m in the Shavuot mode! The holiday that starts Sunday evening and goes through Tuesday. It commemorates the most important event in the history of the world. The giving of the Torah on Mount Sinai! It taught the world that G-d cares about how we live our lives. And that there are absolute rights […]
Posted by rabbi.deutsch on 04 Jul 2012 /
0 Comment
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 […]
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 […]
Posted by rabbi.deutsch on 06 May 2012 /
0 Comment
Hi, Here’s a fascinating story that took place in Berlin. It was before anyone could dream of what would happen in Germany. One of the greatest Torah scholars of Eastern Europe was visiting Berlin. And was invited to speak at a yeshiva. The Rabbi spoke to the rabbinical students in Berlin about today’s story. … […]
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) … […]
Posted by rabbi.deutsch on 05 May 2012 /
0 Comment
Hope you’re having a great day! It’s easy to remember the Jewish date of Abraham’s birth. 1948! (Around 1800 B.C.E.) … G-d appears to Abraham and gives him a mission. (Genesis 12:1) “Leave your birthplace. I’ll make you into a great nation. You’ll be a source of blessing for the entire world.” And one more […]