Living with the times with Rabbi Yehuda Rabbi Yehuda Kantor
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- Religion & Spirituality
A small snippet from the weekly Torah portion that is both relevant and thought provoking. Most of all, it is a way to connect with the giver of the Torah & by extension our inner self.
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Behar - advice from Mount Sinai
Behar — advice from Mount Sinai.
We don’t live to work rather we work to live and to elevate the mundane. Small nuances and tweaks to life can accentuate the depth and meaning of our existence! -
Countdown!!
Countdown!!
We tend to do that when we look forward to something with expectation. In a novel approach— Judaism teaches us to count up. After all, when it comes to true appreciation and self development we need to be mindful of today’s achievements and blessings and then utilize them for even greater good! More on that…. -
Does history repeat itself?
Does History Repeat Itself?
The story of the middle Matzah provides insight into this and provides the clue to how we can celebrate our Heritage despite the challenges that have befallen our nation this past year.
Next Year in Jerusalem!! -
Why is this year different than all other years?
Why is this year different thank all other years?
Yes, it’s different. We’ve had an extremely challenging year but the secret of Jewish survival is embedded in the Passover Seder. We don’t pretend that life is perfect, to the contrary— but we do receive the strength to power on as we connect with the Almighty G-d who continues to take us out of Egypt! -
Parshat Shemini
Shemini - The Eight Day!
Things don’t happen overnight — not even for Moses and Aaron. Lessons from the greatest leaders, applicable for us all in our lives! -
Parshat Vayakhel
Vayakhel:
It’s a grand address and the response is overwhelming. The nation of Israel step forward with absolute generosity of heart and creativity of the soul to create an abode for G-d. It’s a magnificent Parsha — after all, constricting a house for G-d at its core is a magnificent opportunity!