From the Safer Haminhagim: Every day from Rosh Chodesh Nissan until the twelfth of the month, one reads the passage that describes the offering brought on that day by a particular Nasi, or tribal prince, for the dedication of the altar of the Mishkan. Yehi Ratzon in the Extended Article.
Vayakhel-Pekudei: Legend has it that the late Albert Einstein, in need of a clasp to hold together some papers from a recently completed project, spent a considerable amount of time trying to straighten-out a twisted paper clip. While struggling with the dysfunctional object, his assistant found a box of new clips. Einstein took one of the new paper clips reshaped it and used it as an instrument to repair the old bent one.
Rabbi Benny Hershcovich, Shliach in Cabo, Mexico, delivers his brief and hilarious thought on this weeks Parasha, Vayakhel and Pekudei, titled ‘Yes! You Can!’.
Rabbi Benny Hershcovich, Shliach in Cabo, Mexico, delivers his brief and hilarious thought on this weeks Parasha, Ki Tisa and Purim, titled ‘Second is a Charm’.
Ki Tisa: The afternoon of the day that the Torah was given, Moshe ascended Mount Sinai for forty days of solitude. He spent his time studying the newly received code with its Divine author. Waiting impatiently at the foot of the mountain was the Jewish nation, who mistakenly anticipated Moshe’s arrival on the thirty ninth day.
The Purim story had a picture perfect ending. The evil plot designed to decimate the Jewish nation was foiled and their lives spared. Jewish leaders found themselves exalted, even as the villains hung on the very gallows meant for their Jewish targets.
Rabbi Benny Hershcovich, Shliach in Cabo, Mexico, delivers his brief and hilarious thought on this weeks Parasha, Tetzaveh and Purim, titled ‘Your Darkness is Glowing!’.
Terumah: I recently read a story of a certain, so called, Rabbi who had decided one December to accept an invite to play the role of “Santa” for a bunch of underprivileged kids in his community. Upon reading his account and how inspiring the experience had been for him, I could not help but puzzle over the man’s conflicted identity and values.
Rabbi Benny Hershcovich, Shliach in Cabo, Mexico, delivers his brief and hilarious thought on this weeks Parasha, Teruma, titled ‘Bring in the Copper!’.
Mishpatim: Upon returning from a recent Simcha, my wife and I arrived at the gate of our connecting flight only to discover that the flight was delayed, this was after the first leg of our trip had been postponed and rerouted. Of course, it was all “Due to weather conditions.” So what else is new?
Rabbi Benny Hershcovich, Shliach in Cabo, Mexico, delivers his brief and hilarious thought on this weeks Parasha, Mishpatim, titled ‘Become a Free Slave!’.
Yisro: We all encounter moments of inspiration that contain the potential to transform our entire perspective; moments of mystical exposure that can lift us above the mundane fray of our daily routine. But instead of stopping to observe, we just keep moving, oblivious to the presence of heavenly splendor and grace.
Beshalach: Is Judaism a static religion? Or is it a living; “Breathing,” religion? To explain the question: Has G-d communicated all the knowledge and guidance He ever wished to share, albeit with eternal relevance, in a prior era and limited form, or does He, according to Jewish faith, continue to communicate and guide his people in “Real time?” The answer is yes and no. How is that for rabbinical verdict?
Rabbi Benny Hershcovich, Shliach in Cabo, Mexico, delivers his brief and hilarious thought on this weeks Parasha, Beshalach, titled ‘Problems Shmoblems’. Update: Video embed fixed!
In honor of Yud Shvat CrownHeights.info put together a collection of three different Rabbis teaching the Maamar Bosi Lagni, in three different languages – English, Yiddish and Hebrew.
Bo: Our Parsha; Bo, portrays the continued saga of Egypt’s insubordination to G-d and its resultant self destruction. More plagues more shuttle diplomacy on the part of Moshe and Aharon, more changes of heart on the part Pharaoh…
Rabbi Benny Hershcovich, Shliach in Cabo, Mexico, delivers his brief and hilarious thought on this weeks Parasha, Bo, titled ‘Be Consistent to Be Free’.
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