Rabbi Mordechai Becher’s VLog – Where is Mount Sinai? – Shavuot 5781
Rabbi Becher wants to know not only where is Mount Sinai, but should we care where is Mount Sinai? View this video directly on Vimeo.
Rabbi Mordechai Becher’s VLog – Deep as the Sea – Parshat Behar/Bechukotai 5781
Rabbi Becher shows us how the Torah is as deep as the sea. View this video directly on Vimeo.
Responding to Tragedy
When, God forbid, a person hears of the death of a close relative or of anyone whose death causes him anguish he should say “Blessed are You God, Our God, King of the Universe, the True Judge.”[1] In accordance with our belief that God is just and righteous, we accept upon ourselves His judgment; and…
Rabbi Mordechai Becher’s VLog – Lights in the Darkness – Parshat Emor 5781
“It was the best of times…It was the worst of times.” Rabbi Becher tries to make sense of the 7-week period between Pesach and Shavuot. View this video directly on Vimeo.
My Lawn’s Upsheren
Now that the weather has warmed up a little I feel obligated to mow the lawn so that my grandchildren can play there without stumbling over abandoned vehicles. In an activity similar to mowing the lawn, I also plan on trimming my Sefirah beard and both of these events that made me think about the…
Moving the Mountain
The Jewish people experienced a unique event at Mt. Sinai. Hashem spoke to an entire people and elevated every member of the nation, at least momentarily, to the level of prophecy. How could the Jewish people preserve, to the greatest possible degree, that connection to Hashem and the clear perception of His presence for all…
Rabbi Mordechai Becher’s VLog – Spending Shabbat In Syria – Parshat Acharei Mot/Kedoshim 5781
After spending an incredible Shabbos in Aleppo, Syria, Rabbi Mordechai Becher gives some background to the Jewish community. Did I say Syria? Find out where Rabbi Becher really went… View this video directly on Vimeo.
Rabbi Mordechai Becher’s VLog – I’m A Jew – Parshat Tazria/Metzora 5781
Rabbi Mordechai Becher proclaims, “I’m A Jew – and I Won’t Apologize to You!” Find out who wants him to apologize and why the good Rabbi won’t even consider it! View this video directly on Vimeo.
The Land of Israel – 5781
The counting of the Omer is intimately connected to the Land of Israel, declaring the first crops of the land as belonging to God, and acknowledging His gift to our people of the land of Israel. The first commandment God gave to the first Jew was to go to the Land of Israel God spoke…
Chosen People – Chosen Food
The second half of this week’s parsha, Shmini, deals with the laws of kashrut, the dietary laws. The Torah itself does not explicitly give a reason for these laws and much literature exists offering rationale and reasons for kashrut. One of the those is sociological and involves maintaining Jewish identity through Jewish eating. Kashrut has…