Parshat Vayakhel
by Mrs. Sharon Fixler This past week, Hollywood celebrated the best in film by assembling for the 88th Annual Academy Awards. But this was no ordinary Oscar celebration. There was much controversy this year (known as #OscarsSoWhite on Twitter) as black actors were glaringly omitted from the list of nominees.
In memory of Rabbi Zev Eisenstein a’h
A tzaddik and humble man the esteemed Rabbi, Rabbi Zev Eisenstien son of Moshe Dov and Shayna of blessed memory from Hamilton Canada He made due with little and was happy with his portion From the students of Aharon He loved peace and pursued peace Loved all people and brought
Parshat Beshalach
by Rabbi Hartley Perlmutter Movies based on biblical narratives can be a touchy subject. Some who regularly engage in the study of Tanach are attune to when the director has taken poetic license, deviating from the original, and are dissatisfied. For others, like myself, it is interesting to see what
Parshat Beshalach
by Rabbi Yair Halevi
Sparks of Light: Chanukah Ner #6
This Chanuka, we will be sharing brief divrei Torah and thoughts about Chanuka just prior to the times for lighting candles each night. We hope these messages help stimulate conversation and encourage discussion throughout the Chag. by Mrs. Sara Munk Chanukah has always been my favorite holiday. It comes at
Sparks of Light: Chanukah Ner #5
This Chanuka, we will be sharing brief divrei Torah and thoughts about Chanuka just prior to the times for lighting candles each night. We hope these messages help stimulate conversation and encourage discussion throughout the Chag. by Rabbi Yair Halevi “Timing is key” I was told by my parents in
Sparks of Light: Chanukah Ner #4
This Chanuka, we will be sharing brief divrei Torah and thoughts about Chanuka just prior to the times for lighting candles each night. We hope these messages help stimulate conversation and encourage discussion throughout the Chag. by Rabbi Noah Sonenberg The Beit Yosef famously asked why we celebrate the miracle
Sparks of Light: Chanukah Ner #3
This Chanuka, we will be sharing brief divrei Torah and thoughts about Chanuka just prior to the times for lighting candles each night. We hope these messages help stimulate conversation and encourage discussion throughout the Chag. by Mrs. Yael Gelernter When a person takes possession of a home, there are 3 mitzvot
Sparks of Light: Chanukah Ner #2
This Chanuka, we will be sharing brief divrei Torah and thoughts about Chanuka just prior to the times for lighting candles each night. We hope these messages help stimulate conversation and encourage discussion throughout the Chag. By Rabbi Elan Mazer The holiday of Chanuka was established by the rabbis during
Sparks of Light: Chanukah Ner #1
This Chanuka, we will be sharing brief divrei Torah and thoughts about Chanuka just prior to the times for lighting candles each night. We hope these messages help stimulate conversation and encourage discussion throughout the Chag. by Rabbi Ephraim Kleinberg Chanuka is the great symbol of defiance in the Jewish
