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by Rabbi Becher September 26, 2017
Rabbi Becher's VLOG

Rabbi Mordechai Becher’s VLog – What is the purpose of Confession? – Yom Kippur 5778

We confess our sins in various forms ten times during Yom Kippur. What is he purpose of this? View this video directly on Vimeo.

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by Rabbi Becher September 28, 2020
Shabbat Blog

Symbolism and Rationale of Sukkot 5781

Five days after the solemnity and intensity of Yom Kippur, Sukkot, the festival of joy and happiness, begins.  The Torah describes the festival as follows: On ...

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by Rabbi Becher September 28, 2020
Rabbi Becher's VLOG

Rabbi Mordechai Becher’s VLog – Kintsukuroi – Sukkot 5781

Rabbi Mordechai Becher looks at Kintsukuroi, a Japanese art form, and compares it to Jews entering the Sukkah after repenting during Rosh Hashanah and Yom ...

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by Rabbi Becher September 24, 2020
Shabbat Blog

Teshuva and Tactical Mitzvot

A great rabbi once said that it is easier to memorize the entire Babylonian Talmud than to change one character trait.  Self-improvement is one of ...

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