Earlier this week Lisa and I had the privilege of attending sheva berachot for newly weds David and Tova.
I volunteered to say a davar Torah. I’m sharing the part of it that ties in with Parshat Beshalach.
Shlomo Skinner
Cleaning Up After Snow
Today it happened.
The city cleanup crew arrived to take away the debris from the recent snow storm.
Saying Thank You After a Storm
I will admit that I’m what I call a “winter weather wimp.” In my defense, I grew up in Southern California and still think temperatures below 50F should be outlawed.
Tu B’Shevat is Coming
It’s coming soon … just another week and a half … Tu B’Shevat.
Are you ready?
Do you know how to check your fruits to make sure you’re not eating any BUGS?
Fleeing the Draft
The other day it was reported that former Chief Rabbi Rav Ovadia Yosef said that yeshiva students would be better off to leave Israel rather than be drafted into the IDF.
I waited to comment on this.
I was wondering if there would be any sort of clarification or retraction.
Thoughts About Secular New Year
I’m not going to make a New Year’s resolution.
I’ll tell you why, but first let’s talk about diets.
Bibi Brown – Hero or Goat?
Update
I write these lines in October 2023. Not so long along Hamas terrorists attacked Israel. According to news reports, over 1400 people were murdered.
Toldot 5773 – Jacob Tortures Esau
Esau and Jacob (in Hebrew: Esav and Yaakov) were twins.
Because Esau was born a few minutes before Jacob, he had the privileges and responsibilities of the firstborn.
Chodesh Kislev – 8 Great Kislev Facts
Kislev is coming! Kislev is coming!
What’s the first thing you think of when someone mentions Kislev?
That’s a real no-brainer.
Chayei Sarah 5773 – The Tenth Trial
There is a phenomena that we all see from time to time – a person who carefully observes Jewish ritual but seems to be lax when dealing with people.
In this week’s parsha we see how Abraham dealt with people during a very difficult time in his life.