Do Yourself A Favor – Parshas Vayishlach
The Special Child – Parshas Toldos
The Gravity of Selfishness – Parshas Chayei Sara
Isn’t It So – Parshas Vayeira
Adon Olam – Parshas Lech Lecha
Man’s Best Friend – Parshas Bereishis
Summary of Parshas Chayei Sarah
This week’s Torah portion, Chayei Sarah, opens with the passing of Sarah at the age of 127. Abraham searches for a suitable place to bury her. He chooses the Ma’arat Hamachpela (“The Doubled Cave”) located in Hebron, in which Adam and Eve are also buried. The owner of the cave, Ephron HaChitti, offers the property […]
Abraham Unplugged – Parshas Lech Lecha
Can you imagine saying goodbye to your iPhone 4S, iPad 2, iPod, Android, Blackberry, GPS or laptop? Forever? Like for-real-forever? Impossible! Unthinkable! Ludicrous! How would we communicate, organize revolutions, share pictures, music or jokes? What kind of life would it be without Facebook, Twitter, instant messaging, YouTube or email?!? You’ve got to be kidding. Hello?!? It […]
Giver or Taker – Parshas Vayeira
Former President John F. Kennedy once stated, “My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country.” In Judaism we say, “Ask not what your brother can do for you – ask what can you do for your brother,” as we see in this […]