The End of Days

by | Oct 31, 2006 | Vayechi

I watch with awe how the recent painful evacuation from Gaza gave birth to a vivacious youth movement full of dynamic energy, unity and yiras shamayim that is changing the country. When the religionists of the world talk about the end of days – they refer to...
Going It Alone (2005)

Going It Alone (2005)

by | Oct 31, 2006 | Vayishlach

Will he flourish in solitude or perish in loneliness? Language has created the word loneliness to express the pain of being alone, and the word solitude to express the glory of being alone. After many years of sidestepping, Yaakov was on his way to a reunion with his...
My Brother Esav

My Brother Esav

by | Oct 31, 2006 | Vayishlach

The very act of bowing before Hashem is to invite and make room for G-d in our lives Yaakov was about to encounter his enemy. He was also about to encounter his brother. His enemy had vowed to kill him. His brother was his twin who nursed with him from their holy...
The Straight Way (2003)

The Straight Way (2003)

by | Oct 31, 2006 | Vayishlach

If I wasn’t afraid, if I wasn’t lazy, if I wasn’t concerned about kavod what would I do? Yaakov’s name means crooked. The word “Akov” means insidious. Esav defined his brother Yaakov’s essence according to his name. He is...

Pesach – Unburdened (2004)

by | Oct 31, 2006 | Pesach/Passover

When we search for chometz we should concentrate on its symbolism of arrogance and take the opportunity to check every crack and crevice of our soul. We all remember the famous advertisement of the Boys Club of America. There was a boy with an ear to ear smile...