Toldot – Reason or Commitment

Toldot – Reason or Commitment

Why circumcise a child at 8 days?  Should we not wait till the child attains the age of reason and make decisions then?  Commitment goes beyond reason. It is the axiomatic bond that underlies the relationship, not reason. The baby, at 8 days, commits to G-d.

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Genesis Playlist

The Genesis Secrets

This 5 part series is an exploration of the secrets contained in the beginning of the book of Bereshit (Genesis). Drawing on the teachings of the scholars and mystics, Rabbi Menachem Wolf reveals the incredible messages and timeless lessons that are encoded in the words of the Torah. Introduction: The relationship of science and religion,

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Vayechi – Your Bucket-List

Vayechi – Your Bucket-List

The name of the Parsha means life – Jacob’s life which he finally enjoys with family and Torah learning. What are your goals in life? How truly meaningful are they?  Will you chase a bucket-list of experiences or have the benefit of true fulfilment as did our forefather Yaakov?

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Vayigash – Stand Tall and Proud

Vayigash – Stand Tall and Proud

When his youngest brother, Binyamin, was being held in Egypt, Yehuda had no hesitation challenging their full might. This is a lesson for us today to stand tall and proud in the face of antisemitism. And Israel must stand tall and proud in the face of hostility from the nations of the world.

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