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 – 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…