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Why Do Non-Kosher Animals Exist?
Question: I’ve heard reasons why we keep kosher, and therefore understand why kosher animals were created. But I have no idea how to explain to [...]
Harry’s Video Blog – Family Ties – Parshat Korach 5777
Harry Rothenberg wonders what was the real nature of Jacob's prayer concerning Korach. View this video directly on VIMEO
The Prophecy of Moses
In this week’s Torah portion, Korach, the Torah relates the story of the rebellion of Korach against the leadership of Moses and Aaron. I [...]
Rabbi Mordechai Becher’s VLog – Agent=Jew – Parshat Korach 5777
Rabbi Mordchai Becher explains how this parsha is the source for the concept of "agency" in Jewish law. View this video directly on Vimeo.
Eating, Blessing and Giving Charity
Question: Hi Rabbi, I’ve started saying “Birkat Hamazon” (Grace after Meals) after eating. I enjoy saying and singing it almost as much as I enjoy [...]
Rabbi Mordechai Becher’s VLog – A Brief History of Espionage – Parshat Shelach 5777
Rabbi Mordchai Becher gives us a brief history of Jewish espionage from the Torah to the Mossad. View this video directly on Vimeo.
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New Generation of Leaders – Brownstone Signature Event
Join us on February 22, 2017 for the New Generation of Leaders – Brownstone Signature Event. The event supports The Brownstone […]
Building a Global Jewish Community in NYC
Every day, the Brownstone is home to young Jews who seek meaningful ways to become involved in Jewish life. Whether […]
Adopt-A-Brick: Building Jewish Unity, Community and Leadership
The Brownstone Experience’s New Adopt-A-Brick Campaign will help meet its demand for greater learning initiatives to serve the 50,000 […]
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Is The Torah Green?
With the recent withdrawal of the USA from the Paris Climate Change Accords, people have been asking me what is the Jewish attitude towards global [...]
Harry’s Video Blog – Kind of a Big Deal – Parshat Beha’alotcha 5777
Once a year we get a chance to wipe the slate clean when we reaccept the Torah. View this video directly on VIMEO
Rabbi Mordechai Becher’s VLog – The Eternal Menorah – Parshat Beha’alotcha 5777
Rabbi Mordchai Becher wonders why the Menorah is such an enduring symbol of Judaism. View this video directly on Vimeo.
Mow The Lawn
Now that Memorial Day has passed and it is officially “summer” I feel obligated to mow the lawn so that my grandson can actually play [...]
Rabbi Mordechai Becher’s VLog – Choosing to be Jewish – Shavuot 5777
Rabbi Mordchai Becher notes that during Shavuot we read Megillat Rut, which tells the story of the convert Rut. Perhaps even people born Jewish should [...]
The Revelation at Mount Sinai
The revelation and giving of the Torah on Mt. Sinai was an overwhelming experience for the Jewish people. The Torah describes in great detail how [...]
Harry’s Video Blog – Commander in Chief – Shavuot 5777
Once a year we get a chance to wipe the slate clean when we reaccept the Torah. View this video directly on VIMEO
Unity – the Gateway to Judaism
Question: Why was the Torah given to us on Shavuot and not right after leaving Egypt or some other day of the year? Thank you. [...]
Rabbi Mordechai Becher’s VLog – In The Desert – Parshat Bamidbar 5777
Rabbi Mordchai Becher wonder what did the Jews do in the desert for 40 years?. View this video directly on Vimeo.
Jerusalem Day
Wednesday, June 24th, is the Hebrew date of the 28th of the month of Iyar. This day is a significant day for the Jewish people [...]
Jerusalem’s Golden Anniversary
Question: What is "Jerusalem Day" all about, when is it, how is it celebrated and what is it called in Hebrew? Thanks. AskTheRabbi.org answered: Jerusalem [...]
Rabbi Mordechai Becher’s VLog – Lag B’Omer 5777
Rabbi Mordchai Becher examines the reasons behind various customs of Lag B'Omer. View this video directly on Vimeo.
