journey of the soul
“If you search there for the L-RD your G-d, you will find Him, if only you seek Him with all your heart and soul.” – Deuteronomy 4:29
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Choose Life
dvar Nitzavim 5782 “See, I set before you this day life and prosperity, death and adversity.” – Deuteronomy 30:15, JPS 1985 Tanach To accept this statement, it can be said, requires an acknowledgment of an omniscient G-d, Who has the good in mind, for our well-being. To be reliant on His discernment, of what is … Continue reading “Choose Life”
First Fruits
parasha Ki Savo 5782 The commandment of bikkurim (first fruits) was to be performed after B’nei Yisrael entered Eretz Canaan and received their inheritance. It was only incumbent upon them to observe the mitzvah of bikurim, after they were established in the land. It was to serve as a constant reminder of our heritage. The declaration that is … Continue reading “First Fruits”
Examine Yourself
As Rosh HaShannah approaches, when we begin to weigh our lives in the balance, during the month of Elul, determining for ourselves by way of “examining our conscience,” whether we have been living according to H’Shem’s standard, we will benefit from the endeavor when we do not cheat ourselves. For example, it may be too … Continue reading “Examine Yourself”
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