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Author Archives: Aleinu
Thoughts on Shabbat for Chol Ha’moed Sukkot
The Shabbat during Chol Ha’moed Sukkot has a special Torah reading, Exodus 33:12 – 34:26. In it we read of Moshe’s encounter with Hashem after the incident with the molten calf. Hashem affirms that He will continue to go with … Continue reading
Thoughts on Ha’azinu
In a Huffpost blog which appeared on March 9th, 2016, psychologist Dr. Carmen Harra wrote, Never underestimate the impact a single decision can have: one wrong move can ruin a relationship, a career, a life, etc. We must choose wisely … Continue reading
Thoughts on Vayelech and Shabbat Shuvah
We are in the midst of the Days of Awe, between Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur, when introspection is the order of the day and each of us is attempting to ensure that all is right between ourselves and Hashem … Continue reading
Rosh Hashana – 5780
In the list of the mo’adim (festivals) that Hashem told Moshe to proclaim to Bnei Yisrael in Vayikra (Leviticus) 23, “Speak to Bnei-Yisrael, saying: In the seventh month, on the first day of the month, you are to have a Shabbat rest, a … Continue reading
Thoughts on Ki Teitse
In Judaism, every individual’s life is important and essential because we all are created in the image of God and given life through the breath of the Ruach. Continue reading
Thoughts on Re’eh
This Shabbat is a very special Shabbat on the Jewish calendar. It is Shabbat Rosh Chodesh Elul. Elul is the last month of the liturgical year and serves as a preparation time before we enter the month of Tishrei and … Continue reading
Thoughts on Eikev
Driving home from shul one morning, I was looking forward to a small morning repast on the balcony with my wife, when the car in front of me decided to interrupt my musings by not going through the incredibly short … Continue reading
