Parshat Lech Lecha 5773
In a previous article I asked:
How did Abraham stay inspired all these years? Why didn’t the gaps, the long years of silence, wear him down?
Shlomo Skinner
How Many Times Did God Speak to Avraham?
Parshat Lech Lecha 5773
It’s easy to get the wrong impression.
When we read the Chumash, it seems like every few lines God is speaking to someone.
Small Steps for Major Growth
You’ve done something amazing during the past month.
You’ve proved to yourselves that you can change.
If you can change, then you can improve.
How did you prove that you can improve?
Starting a Learning Program
Yesterday I wrote about inspiration.
I (poetically) compared it to a vapor that quickly disperses.
Inspiration – How to Keep It
We’ve just ended our annual holy day marathon.
Rosh HaShanah – New Year.
Yom Kippur – Day of Atonement.
Sukkot – Festival of Booths.
Shemini Atzeret / Simchat Torah – 8th Day of Assembly / Rejoicing with the Torah.
Three wonderful weeks. (I’ll just add, much more pleasant than the summer period that is usually referred to as The Three Weeks.)
Balaam Was Not a Prophet
Parshat Balak 5772
This week’s parsha is dominated by the story of Balak hiring the prophet Balaam to curse the Jewish people.
The Kosher Grapevine – Book Review
It’s Book Week here in Israel. Many of the Jewish publishers are participating. Even if you can’t make it to any of the local events, you will also find discounts online.
I suggest that you keep your eyes out for The Kosher Grapevine by Irving Langer, with an excellent introduction by Daniel Rogov, ztl.
The Mystery of the Cushite Woman
Parshat Behaalotcha 5772
This week’s parsha concludes with the incident of Miriam and Aaron speaking against Moses.