Interest in your Fellow Jew. Rabbi Becher explores some misconceptions about the prohibition of charging interest on loans and how they have contributed to antisemitism. View this video directly on VIMEO
The Hebrew month of Elul is here so the High Holidays can’t be far behind. Obviously, G-d has everything, so what gift can we possibly give Him? View this video directly on VIMEO
In this week’s Torah Portion of Re’eh (Deuteronomy, Chapter 14), Moshe recounts the laws of Kashrut (laws of keeping kosher). This begs the question: “why keep kosher?” To learn the answer – watch the video! View this video directly on VIMEO
This week’s Torah portion takes its name from the unusual word used to describe our reward for following G-d’s commandments. So what’s the story behind that word? View this video directly on VIMEO
July 18, 2013, Russia’s most prominent fashion designer, Valentin Yudashkin will offer an in-depth fashion experience to Jewish College Students and Young Professionals at The Brownstone. Valentin’s press conference begins at 6 pm, followed by his master class and showing of his latest Rothko-inspired couture collection before a room full of enthusiastic Russian speaking students,…
The Jewish national anthem – Shema Yisrael – appears in this week’s Torah portion. Why do we cover our eyes and what should be going through our minds as we say the words? View this video directly on VIMEO
Praying for the Israeli Soldier Rabbi Becher speaks about an experience when he was in the Israeli Army and discusses incidents that have happened to religious Israeli soliders during the “9 Days.” View this video directly on VIMEO
Positive Empowerment Moses shows us how to rebuke someone in the correct way – not by crushing them but by raising them up. View this video directly on VIMEO
On Tisha Ba’av, we weep while recalling the most difficult moments in Jewish history. So how are we supposed to deal with adversity in our lives? View this video directly on VIMEO
The people of the United States of American just celebrated July 4th, Independence Day, so I think that it is appropriate to reflect briefly on the blessings of the USA. Abraham’s relationship with God was rooted in a covenant, an agreement between two parties, each having obligations toward the other. Abraham and his descendants were…