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Read MoreRabbi Mordechai Becher’s VLog – Illiterate Idiots Are Dangerous – Beha’alotcha 5781
Rabbi Becher wants to know what is worse: A terrorist group masquerading as a government which shots 600 missiles onto its own population; This same group which shoots over 2000 missiles onto civilians; or celebrities and other "influencers" who celebrate these acts of terrorism? View this video directly on Vimeo.
Read MoreDuring the months of summer, I often find myself thinking of some of our memorable vacations. One comes to mind as especially enjoyable. Our family attended a Shabbaton at Kesher Israel congregation in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where I was scholar in residence. The Rabbi, the synagogue and the community were all wonderful, warm, fantastic and incredibly hospitable. On the way there we visited the Amish in Lancaster County, took a buggy ride, ...
Read MoreThe Passover offering is the only commandment in the Torah that offers a "second chance". What can we learn from this second opportunity? View this video directly on Vimeo
Read MoreRabbi Mordechai Becher’s VLog – Independence is a Torah Value – Beha’alotcha 5780
Rabbi Mordechai Becher connects the lighting of the Menorah in the Tabernacle with the teaching of a child - we want both to be independent. View this video directly on Vimeo.
Read MoreA great rabbi once said that it is easier to memorize the entire Babylonian Talmud than to change one character trait. Self-improvement is one of the greatest and most difficult challenges that a person faces. How does one go about overcoming a negative trait? The answer was supplied by my karate teacher many years ago (when I was fit and flexible). He said, “Always attack where the opponent is weakest.” The ...
Read MoreHarry Rothenberg reminds us that youth is not only for the young. View this video directly on Vimeo
Read MoreHarry Rothenberg asks "How long could you last without your favorite food?" View this video directly on Vimeo
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