Noah 5779-2018
“Noah’s Birds– The Raven and the Dove” by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald In this week’s parasha, parashat Noah, as the waters of the Flood subside, Noah sends out two birds from the Ark--a…
Day of the Dove
In modern Western culture, the dove is commonly used to symbolize peace. The positive associations attached to the dove, however, are not new. This particular bird has been set apart from…
A Song For The Dove
Most songs written for Shabbat (zmirot) focus on either God’s resting from creating the world on the seventh day or on the relationship of the Jewish people to Shabbat. The Sabbath song…
It’s About the Relationship
Marriage, in the construct of Jewish law, is a practical agreement by which, at its most basic, a woman is guaranteed support and protection and a man has the prospect of progeny to carry…
Relationship Talk
Talk to the children in your life about having a relationship with God.
Relationship Development
Write a short list of ways you feel you can build your relationship with God.
Forward Relationship
Bring the focus of our relationship with the Divine from the holidays that just passed into mundane life.
Relationship Time
During the month of Elul, work on your relationship with God and with other people.
A Relationship Begins
One of the elements of establishing a relationship with the Divine is developing a love for God.