Since the new month of Mar-Cheshvan does not contain any Jewish holidays, seize the opportunity to attend a class, lecture series or begin studying the weekly Torah portion to enhance your Jewish knowledge. For an engaging and illuminating experience, attend Rabbi Buchwald’s Zoom class on the weekly Torah portion on Thursday nights at 7:15-8:15 pm (EDT) Click here to register.

There is much that can be learned from the story of Noah that is found in parashat Noah that will be read this Shabbat, and the flood that destroyed the world with the exception of Noah and his family. One of the obvious questions is why God chose to destroy the world through the Flood.

To appreciate some possible explanations, read this enlightening analysis enlightening analysis entitled, “Why was the World Destroyed by a Flood?” from Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald’s Torah message for Noah 5777-2016. Out of respect for the Shabbat, please consider printing it on Friday afternoon if you plan to read it on Shabbat.