Rabbi Mordechai Becher’s VLog on Parshat Vayikra 5775
Rabbi Becher talks about the four special Torah readings that we read at this time of year. View this video directly on Vimeo.
Springtime is Pesach-time – Vayikra 5775
This week we celebrate the beginning of the month in which Passover falls. Passover is always observed in spring, on the fifteenth day of the Hebrew month of Nissan (around March or April). The Torah describes the month in which Passover falls as the first month, and emphasizes several times that Pesach occurs in the…
Harry’s Video Blog – Superdawg – Vayakhel/Pekudei 5775
G-d gives us the chance to climb the highest mountains. View this video directly on Vimeo
Rabbi Mordechai Becher’s VLog on Purim 5775
Rabbi Becher talks about Purim, Babylon and the coming of spring. View this video directly on Vimeo.
Harry’s Video Blog – It’s Up To You – Purim 5775
We do our part; then G-d does His. View this video directly on Vimeo
Eat, Drink and Be Merry – We Almost Died – Purim 5775
While the events of Chanukah were principally a threat to our spiritual survival, Purim recalls a threat to the physical existence of the Jewish people. Haman attempted to physically destroy every Jewish man, woman and child. We celebrate our deliverance from this threat with mitzvot that focus on the physical. We give money to the…
Rabbi Mordechai Becher’s VLog on Parsha Tetzaveh 5775
Rabbi Becher asks: Are honor and glory Jewish values? Watch the video to find out the answer. View this video directly on Vimeo.
The Hidden Hand of G-d – Purim 5775
Although it became part of the Bible, known in English as the Book of Esther, the account of the Purim story never mentions the name of G-d. This surprising omission actually reflects a central theme of this holiday. On Purim we celebrate the fact that the hand of G-d guides us, even at times when…
Harry’s Video Blog – Mishloach Manot – Adar 5775
It’s time to get ready for Purim! View this video directly on Vimeo
Rabbi Mordechai Becher’s VLog on Parsha Mishpatim 5775
Rabbi Becher asks: Is it ok to be happy when the world is going down the drain? Watch the video to find out the answer. View this video directly on Vimeo.