Parshas Shemos begins with the death of Joseph and the enslavement of the Jewish People. As the older generation (Joseph and his brothers) passes away, the Jews begin to assimilate into Egyptian society. Pharaoh uses the growing influence of the Jews to incite the Egyptians, for he is afraid of the “Jewish Problem.” “The Jews […]
If you have not heard of the “Harlem Shake,” no worries! Basically this YouTube meme has gone viral in the form of a video showing a group of individuals, all doing their own dance thing, to the song “Harlem Shake.” It has surpassed 175 million views! Just to put things in perspective, 175 million people […]
It is a fundamental principle of the Jewish faith that G-d’s constant presence fills all of existence. Whether one prefers the terminology of the Kabbalists that there is “no space void of Him,” of the philosophers who say that G-d is the “First Cause” and “Ongoing Sustainer,” or of the popular children’s song that declares, […]