Harry’s Video Blog – McLovin – Parshat Vayikra 5778
Harry Rothenberg wonders if it ever make sense to draw attention to yourself. View this video directly on VIMEO
The Jewish Calendar
As we approach Passover, Pesach, the concept of the Jewish calendar comes to mind. In fact, the first commandment the Jews were given as a nation was to celebrate Passover in spring, and to count the months of the calendar from Passover based on the monthly cycles of the moon. So I think this is…
Rabbi Mordechai Becher’s VLog – Decency Precedes Torah – Parshat Vayikra 5778
The Opening Words of the Book of Vayikra (Leviticus) show us that a Jew must always be decent. View this video directly on Vimeo.
Rabbi Mordechai Becher’s VLog – Yahrzeit – Parshat Vayikra 5777
Rabbi Mordechai Becher explains the meaning of a “Yahrzeit” – on the anniversary of the passing of his father, of blessed memory. View this video directly on Vimeo.
Exile
As we are no preparing for Passover, of course, we begin to think about the exile in Egypt and about exile in general. When one becomes familiar with the Torah and with Judaism, one will observe that exile features frequently in the Torah. Adam and Eve are exiled from the Garden of Eden, Cain is…
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…
Harry’s Video Blog – Pass The Salt – Vayikra 5774
G-d issues a command that salt must be added to the offerings brought on the altar, and links salt to His covenant with us. Why is salt so important? View the video directly on Vimeo
Harry’s Video Blog – King James – Parshat Vayikra 5773
Harry recalls a memorable conversation with a client. But it’s not as memorable as a conversation between G-d and Moses that took place behind the scenes of this week’s Torah portion. View this video directly on VIMEO