by Rebbetzin Chana Bracha | Parasha Meditations
The month of Elul is upon us. It calls us to soul search and refine our life-routines, purifying the gates of our soul. Since picking up the Netivat Shalom[1] a few weeks ago, I have become addicted to his lucid parasha explanations, with their gentle Chassidic mussar...
by Rebbetzin Chana Bracha | Parasha Meditations
This week’s parasha is called Re’eh which means to see. We are called to open our eyes, live life to the fullest, in the moment, and truly see the depths of reality. Before I “saw the light of Torah” my group of friends attempted to see beyond the physical illusive...
by Rebbetzin Chana Bracha | Parasha Meditations
I’m enjoying a much needed vacation with my family, getting away from regular routine after haven shaken myself off from being glued to the computer. This gives me the opportunity to experience the Torah and connect with Hashem through the rest of my being, not just...
by Rebbetzin Chana Bracha | Parasha Meditations
One more incredible sunset from Bat AyinWhen I was a little girl growing up in Denmark I remember the song “Mah Tovu, Ohalecha Ya’acov….”[1] – “How goodly are your tents Ya’acov…” My sisters and I used to sing this in rounds from the back of the car when our parents...
by Rebbetzin Chana Bracha | Parasha Meditations
Coming to the end of the day – Bat AyinAs the heat wave is burning in Eretz Yisrael so is the fire of jealousy burning in Korach’s heart. Fire can warm and give light. It can be useful yet it can also be dangerous and burn you and your property. I overheard my...
by Rebbetzin Chana Bracha | Parasha Meditations
Drama exercise in Megillat Ruth classThis Parasha Meditation is about realigning ourselves with ourselves in preparation for receiving the Torah. The quality of the midbar (desert) is the most suitable place for this process. Here is an excerpt from a...
