by Rebbetzin Chana Bracha | Nature in the Parasha
Nature in the Parasha – Parashat EikevPrintable VersionSacred Fruits The Land of Israel is described as “A land of wheat, barley, vines, fig trees, and pomegranates; a land of olive oil and honey” (Devarim 8:8). The Sages understand the verse’s mention of honey...
by Rebbetzin Chana Bracha | Nature in the Parasha
Nature in the Parasha – Parashat V’EtchananPrintable VersionDenied Entry In this week’s parasha Moshe is imploring Hashem with all His heart to be able to enter the Land of Israel. Moshe wanted nothing more than to be able to place his foot – just...
by Rebbetzin Chana Bracha | Nature in the Parasha
Nature in the Parasha – Parashat DevarimPrintable VersionDrinking from Miriam’s Well Buried in Kineret Bat Ayin Women’s Trip to Kevrei Tzaddikim and the KineretWe are opening a new book of Torah and entering a new point of time. דְּבָרִים/Devarim means...
by Rebbetzin Chana Bracha | Nature in the Parasha
Nature in the Torah – Parashat Matot/MasaiPrintable Version Broom BushAs we move deeper into the heat of summer, the fresh garden greenery is gradually yellowing and drying. The barren parched thorny landscape reminds me that we live in the Middle East not far...
by Rebbetzin Chana Bracha | Nature in the Parasha
Nature in the Parasha – Parashat PinchasPrintable VersionDelicate Fleeting Flower Flash with Steadfast Perseverance Caper Flowers in Rebbetzin’s GardenEvery summer I am dazzled by the exquisite elegant caper flowers with their stunning purple pistils...
