Moses’ “Spartacus Moment”
The episode of the Golden Calf represents one of the most tragic episodes in the history of the Children of Israel. A mere 40-days prior, the Jews stood at the very same Mount Sinai,…
Asking for Prayers
People network for many different reasons. Some people use networking to promote their businesses; others to share jokes or recipes. In many circles, networking, such as that found on…
Asking for Prayers
People “network” for many different reasons. Some people use networking to promote their businesses; others to share jokes or recipes. In many circles, networking, such as that found on…
The Blessings of the Amidah: Accept Our Prayers
The nineteen blessings of the Amidah make up the core of the Jewish prayer service. The seventeenth blessing begins the final section of the Amidah, the section in which we express our…
When Moses was the High Priest
In Modern Hebrew, mi’lu’im connotes reserve military duty that Israel Defense Force (IDF) soldiers who complete their compulsory service, are required to fulfil. Mi’lu’im service can…
Prayers for Others
Never hesitate to add a friend and his/her need to your prayers.
Sabbath Prayers: Ein Keh’lo’hay’nu/There Is None Like Our God
There is no one (or thing) like God, and, when all is said and done, this is the essence of everything that a Jew says and does. Only God can create the world. Only God can be master of…
Adopting Moses
In this week’s Torah portion, Shemot, Pharaoh issues his edict directing the Jewish midwives; “When you deliver the Hebrew women, and you see them on the birthstool, if it is a son, you…
Prayers in Song
Don't hesitate to pray with song if it helps you to connect to the spiritual.
Names for Prayers
If someone you know is ill, ask them for their Hebrew name (and their mother's Hebrew name) so that you can pray for them.