Jerusalem Needs A Hug (2004)

by | Oct 31, 2006 | Beshalach

Every stone in Yerushalayim wants to be hugged. The Eastern gates to the Courtyard of the Beis HaMikdash in Jerusalem were called “Shaarei Nikoner” or the gates of Nikoner. They were beautiful bronzed structures that greeted the guests as they arrived from...

Darkness

by | Oct 31, 2006 | Bo

Sometimes we are so preoccupied with our suffering that we don’t realize we are causing pain to others. “What time can I daven in the morning? It seems to get light so late!” There are a number of answers to this question. If you are one of the 38%...

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...