Rabbi Mordechai Becher’s VLog – All Eyes On Israel – Parshat Eikev 5774
Rabbi Mordechai Becher explains why the “eyes” of G-d and our eyes are focused on the Land of Israel. View this video directly on Vimeo.
Rabbi Mordechai Becher explains why the “eyes” of G-d and our eyes are focused on the Land of Israel. View this video directly on Vimeo.
Carrying Mt. Sinai Throughout History The Jewish people carry Mount Sinai throughout history and around the world. View this video directly on VIMEO
The Gaza Conflict, Proportionality and the Blood Libel. View this video directly on VIMEO.
This week’s Torah portion includes the commandment for the Jews to take possession and to settle in the Land of Israel. Our Sages have discussed this precept at length. “The Holy One, Blessed Be He said, `The Land of Israel is more dear to me than any other land… and the Jewish people are dear…
Rabbi Becher discusses a proportionate response to Hamas missiles and a historical aspect of the current conflict. View this video directly on Vimeo
Parshat Matot begins with a discussion of the laws of vows and promises. Although Jewish law discourages taking oaths because of their seriousness and severity, nevertheless it is customary to make promises, or pledges for charity. Maimonides explains that one of the ideas behind making a promise to give before giving, as opposed to merely…
Rabbi Becher muses on the loneliness and the unity of he Jewish people. View this video directly on Vimeo.
As we enter another week of searching for our kidnapped boys in Israel, Jewish people around the world unite in prayer for our children. From Psalms recited by the Knesset of the State of Israel, to a song at the wedding of a Chassidic Rebbe’s son, so a prayer assembly at a stadium in Monsey,…
Rabbi Mordechai Becher talks about humility, and how just a little humility on our part goes a long way. View this video directly on Vimeo.
In our parsha, the pagan prophet and seer, Bilaam, attempts to curse the Jewish people, but through Divine intervention only succeeds in blessing them. One of the central themes of this parsha is the power of blessings and curses. In our own lives also, blessings can be very powerful tools for becoming better people. Many…