When writing Megillas Esther, what lesson were Mordechai and Esther trying to teach us when they borrowed an obscure phrase from the Torah? View this video directly on VIMEO
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One of the most peculiar laws of Purim is the obligation to drink wine, and even become intoxicated. As the Talmud states, “A person is obligated to become inebriated on Purim, until he does not know the difference between ‘Blessed is Mordechai and cursed is Haman.’ Excessive drinking is frowned upon by Jewish law, yet here it appears that the law specifically advocates drinking. Clearly, a person may not become ...
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Rabbi Mordechai Becher’s VLog – Absurdity, Laughter and Happiness – Tetzaveh 5781
Rabbi Mordechai Becher continues on the theme of "happiness", this week discussing how laughter can positively affect the soul. Part 3 in the "Happiness Series" View this video directly on VIMEO
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I was recently in Amsterdam where I was scholar in residence for a community Shabbaton. It was a wonderful experience, but hectic and exhausting as well. I arrived at Schiphol Airport at 6.15am in order to allow time to daven shacharis (pray the morning service) at the airport. Thank G-d I was able to find a quiet space in an airport lounge, and although I am usually a little tense ...
Read MoreA little wine on Purim can set the mood and bring about camaraderie amongst fellow Jews. View this video directly on VIMEO
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Rabbi Mordechai Becher’s VLog – Thinking About Living, Thinking About Making a Living – Parshat Tetzaveh 5779
Rabbi Becher brings a thought from Menachem Mendl of Vorka regarding how much thought one should put into "making a living" versus the more intense thought required for actually "living". View this video directly on Vimeo.
Read MoreHarry Rothenberg warns: Don't sleep on your birthday! View this video directly on VIMEO
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Rabbi Mordechai Becher’s VLog – The Yarhzeit of Moses and Humility – Parshat Tetzaveh 5778
The Torah often extols the virtues of many people, but rarely does it speak about "intelligence". View this video directly on Vimeo.
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The State of Israel finds itself under attack militarily and ideologically. Iran and the terrorists it sponsors, Syria, the PA, Fatah and Isis all seek to destroy Israel utterly. We are also attacked by others ideologically. The United Nations, the European Union and various governments, BDS groups and others seek to deny our connection to the land of Israel and seek to disenfranchise the Jewish people. It is therefore, worthwhile ...
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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.
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