The Mitzvah of Burial and the Honor of the Dead – Chayei Sarah 5776
The earliest mention of burial is found in Genesis, when G-d speaks to Adam: “By the…
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Rabbi Mordechai Becher’s Blog – The Heritage of the Patriarchs and Matriarchs – Vayeira 5776
Abraham and Sarah, the parents of the Jewish people were renowned for their kindness and hospitality…
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Rabbi Mordechai Becher’s Blog – Land of Our Fathers… and Mothers and Grandparents, Uncles, Aunts and Cousins – Lech Lecha 5776
This week’s Torah reading begins with the first commandment G-d ever gave to the first Jew…
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Rabbi Mordechai Becher’s Blog – Genesis – Bereishit 5776
The Torah begins with the simple and elegant statement that “In the beginning G-d created heaven…
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Rabbi Mordechai Becher’s BLog – The Four Species – Sukkot 5776
Origin of the Species Sukkot features one of the most unusual and picturesque mitzvot, known as…
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Rabbi Mordechai Becher’s BLog – Fasting – Yom Kippur 5776
One of the best-known features of Yom Kippur — sometimes the only thing people know about…
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The Approach of Rosh Hashanah – Justice and Kindness – Rosh Hashanah 5776
There are two aromas that always remind of the onset of Rosh HaShanah – vinegar and…
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Hope and Optimism – Ki Tavo 5775
It is customary to add a Psalm to our prayers during the month preceding Rosh Hashanah. …
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On Being Good – Ki Teitzei 5775
The Talmud states that we are judged every day, and according to one opinion, every moment…
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The New Moon — A Minor Festival – Shoftim 5775
We just celebrated Rosh Chodesh, the first day of the month of Ellul with special prayers…
