Vayetze: Dreams of Blessings
(4-5 Minute Read) Genesis 28:10 – 32:3 The Torah parasha, or portion, of Vayetze begins its narrative as Jacob departed from Beer Sheva for Haran. On the way after the sun had set, he used a stone for a pillow…
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Toledot: Conduits of Blessings
(3-4 Minute Read) Genesis 25:19 – 28:9 Toledot as a Torah portion recounts the generations of Isaac, who was 40 years old when he married Rebekah. His wife was barren, and Isaac pleaded with the Almighty on her behalf. Rebekah…
Israel at War: Loving Life as They Love Death
Sergeant Major Ben Kerido shares real time, first person updates from the front lines of Gaza during Operation Swords of Iron. Gunfire erupted throughout the shooting range at [censored for security]. Paper targets were torn to bits, small piles of…
Chayei Sarah: The Necessity of Righteous Women
The Torah parasha, or portion, of Chayei Sarah commences, somewhat ironically, with the death of Abraham’s wife. Sarah’s lifetime came to the ripe old age of 127; she died in Kiryat-Arba near Hebron. Abraham approached the resident Hittites to purchase…
Israel at War: War and then Peace
Sergeant Major Ben Kerido shares real time, first person updates from the front lines of Gaza during Operation Swords of Iron The sun had already dropped below the horizon, ushering in Shabbat, or the Jewish Sabbath. I have to admit,…