Rabbi Mordechai Becher’s VLog on Parshat Behar/Bechukotai 5775
Rabbi Becher discusses The Rhythm and Pulse of the Parsha of the Week View this video directly on Vimeo.
Rabbi Mordechai Becher’s VLog on Parshat Emor 5775
Rabbi Becher defines for us “Kiddush Hashem” as the “Sanctification of God’s Name.” View this video directly on Vimeo.
Israel and the Omer – Emor 5775
Israel and the Omer Two incredibly significant events in modern Jewish history occurred during the period between Passover and Shavuot — the founding of the State of Israel on the 5th of Iyar, 5708 (May 14th 1948) and also the liberation of the Old City of Jerusalem by the Israel Defence Forces on the 28th…
Rabbi Mordechai Becher’s VLog on Parshat Acharei Mot/Kedoshim 5775
Rabbi Becher discusses the value of Life. View this video directly on Vimeo.
Torah Study – Acharei Mot/Kedoshim 5775
As we approach Shavuot, the festival that, amongst other things, celebrates the giving of the Torah, we should focus on the mitzvah (commandment) of Torah study. In general, the pursuit of knowledge in modern society usually has a clear, utilitarian purpose – to make a living, to further a career, or to become famous. In…
Rabbi Mordechai Becher’s VLog on Parshat Tazria/Metzora 5775
Rabbi Becher discusses the “good stuff” of sefirat ha’omer View this video directly on Vimeo.
The Best of Times; The Worst of Times – Tazria/Metzora 5775
For the Jewish people who came out of Egypt, the period between the Exodus and the Revelation at Mt. Sinai was one of continuous spiritual awakening. Their relationship with G-d grew stronger and closer. Miraculous events occurred daily. For the Jewish people in subsequent generations, this period continues to be one of the greatest of…
Rabbi Mordechai Becher’s VLog on Parshat Shemini 5775
Tying Ourselves to Pesach Now that Pesach is over, Rabbi Becher discusses how we can tie ourselves to Pesach. View this video directly on Vimeo.
Countdown to Sinai – Shemini 5775
The Jewish people’s journey toward nationhood began on Passover. The Exodus redeemed them from physical slavery and subjugation, but they still lacked a national identity and purpose. This was conferred upon them only later — when the Jewish people both heard and saw the words of God at Mt. Sinai. In those moments, the newly…
Rabbi Mordechai Becher’s VLog on Pesach 5775
Rabbi Becher explains how we can clean the soul while we clean the home. View this video directly on Vimeo.