Rabbi Mordechai Becher’s VLog – The GREAT Shabbat – Parshat Metzora 5776
Rabbi Mordechai Becher wonders what is so great about the “Great Shabbat”? View this video directly on Vimeo.
Rabbi Mordechai Becher’s VLog – Special Eight – Parshat Tazria 5776
The mitzvah of “bris milah” is discussed for a second time in this week’s parha, and Rabbi Mordechai Becher asks what is so special about the number eight – the number of days after birth that the circumcision of a Jewish boy takes place. View this video directly on Vimeo.
Rabbi Mordechai Becher’s VLog – Purim Hangover – Purim 5776
Rabbi Mordechai Becher looks back at Purim, and tries to take out a few “good” ideas from the holiday. View this video directly on Vimeo.
Rabbi Mordechai Becher’s VLog – Remembering Amazement – Parshat Vayikra (Parshat Zachor) 5776
Rabbi Mordechai Becher discusses Parshas Zachor, which is read on Shabbat in synagogues. This short paragraph tells us to destroy the nation of Amalek. Amalek was so consumed with their hatred of the Jewish people that they were prepared to even destroy themselves if they could destroy the Jews at the same time. Interestingly the…
Rabbi Mordechai Becher’s VLog – Buy Israeli! – Parshat Pekudei 5776
We are about 3 weeks away from Purim, the holiday which commemorates the victory over Haman, who sought to destroy the entire Jewish nation. While this episode in history took place about 2500 years ago, there are still people who seek to destroy the Jews. Today, these people take the form of the “BDS” movement. Rabbi…
Rabbi Mordechai Becher’s VLog – Don’t Have a Fiery Shabbos – Parshat Vaykakhel 5776
In this week’s Parsha, G-d tells us not to kindle a flame on Shabbos, but none of the other 38 Shabbos prohibitions are mentioned. Rabbi Becher explains why this particular prohibition was singled out. View this video directly on Vimeo.
Rabbi Mordechai Becher’s VLog – The Unusual Absence of Moses – Parshat Tetzaveh 5776
Rabbi Becher explains that the leaders of the Jewish People are not determined by “Great Families” such as the family of Moses, but instead any one person who makes himself “great” can become a leader. View this video directly on Vimeo.
Rabbi Mordechai Becher’s VLog – Sarah The Happy – Chayei Sarah 5776
Rabbi Mordechai Becher discusses “Sarah The Happy.” View this video directly on Vimeo.
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 and indeed their children have, for thousands of years, also been noted for their philanthropy. Every Jewish community in the world, no matter how small or poor, has always had charitable societies and funds. A typical example was the…
Rabbi Mordechai Becher’s VLog – What does the name “Isaac” mean? – Vayeira 5776
Rabbi Mordechai Becher discusses the meaning of the name “Isaac”. View this video directly on Vimeo.