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Haftorat Masei (Matot/Masei)Yirmeyahu 2:4 – 2:28Printable VersionI have come to treasure my family more and more over the years, and do the best I can to give each member the attention deserved. It so happens that as we learn about the importance of the Jewish...
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Haftorat MatotYirmeyahu 1:1-2:3 Printable VersionThis week’s Haftorah compares Israel’s relationship with Hashem to that of a bride and a groom. This metaphor clearly alludes to the exclusive, monogamous marriage as the highest ideal in the Torah. Working on...
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Haftorat Pinchas1 Melachim 18:46-19:21Printable VersionMy Haftorah commentary this week is all about reincarnations as learned from Zohar, Arizal and his students. Learning about soul reincarnations strengthen me in my desire to perfect myself here and now,...
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Rebbetzin dancing at an alumna’s weddingThis week’s haftorah includes the famous verse urging us to “walk modestly with Hashem”. I would like to call on you dear reader to share your perspective on how to apply this principle in our time. Haftorat BalakThe...
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Summer Program HikeWhen Shabbat falls on Rosh Chodesh, a special haftarah is recited instead of the one usually related to that week’s parashah. This haftorah is all about redemption, making me think about the specialness of Shabbat, Rosh Chodesh – I believe it is a...
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Haftorat KorachThe First Book of Shemuel 11:14-12:22Printable VersionToday no less than all previous generations we are struggling about establishing true Jewish leadership for our nation, Israel. I wonder how many Korach’s we have to go through before we will reach...
