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4d ago

Noach 5787: Humanity 2.0

Dvar Torah for Parashat Noach 5787
5d ago

Who should recite Kiddush Levana?

"Aliyah L'Regel": An inspirational journey through the Jewish Calendar through the lens presented by teachings of great Jewish thinkers. Class delivered at Midreshet Torat Chesed. The monthly renewal of the moon brings with it one of the most unique and evocative rituals in Jewish life: Kiddush Levana. Recited under the night sky as the moon waxes, this blessing connects us to the cycles of time, renewal, and faith in the future. Yet, behind its poetic nature lies a fascinating halachic and kabbalistic discussion regarding who is expected/accustomed to participate in this monthly sanctification. In this episode, we unpack the nature of Kiddush Levana and explore the multi-layered discussion around women’s participation through four core questions: The Mitzvah and the Prayer: What is the legal status of Kiddush Levana, and what essential spiritual themes are embedded within the text of the prayer itself? Time-Bound Commandments: Is Kiddush Levana classified as a mitzvat aseh she'zman grama (a time-bound positive commandment), and how does that categorization impact a woman's halachic obligation? Custom vs. Law: Should women recite Kiddush Levana? How do classic halachic authorities evaluate the practice, and why did widespread custom evolve such that women traditionally do not say it? The Kabbalistic Paradigm: What are the deeper mystical reasons behind why women generally refrain from reciting Kiddush Levana, and how do these ideas relate to the spiritual connection between women and the moon? Join us for an inspiring and in-depth exploration into the halachic mechanisms, historical customs, and mystical dimensions surrounding this monthly sanctification.
5d ago

The Miraculous Surrogate Birth of Lavi Sarusi

"Ripped From The Headlines": Presenting topics in current events considered through the lens of Jewish law and thought. Class delivered at Midreshet Torat Chesed. When Yigal and Nira Sarusi, parents of Almog Sarusi Hy"d—who was murdered in Hamas captivity after being taken from the Nova music festival—welcomed a newborn baby boy using an embryo preserved over two decades ago and carried by an altruistic surrogate, it touched hearts across Israel and the world. Beyond the profound emotional and human story of resilience, this unprecedented case raises cutting-edge questions in modern bioethics regarding fertility treatments, lineage, and parentage in Jewish law. In this episode, we examine the fundamental legal and philosophical frameworks governing assisted reproduction in halacha through two core questions: Defining Halachic Motherhood: Who is considered the mother in Jewish law—the genetic egg donor who provided the biological material, or the surrogate mother who carried and delivered the child? The Mitzvah of Pru U'Rvu: How do advanced fertility treatments and surrogacy align with the Torah's imperative to bring new life into the world, and what are the boundaries set by modern halachic authorities? Join us for an in-depth analysis of classic sources and modern responsa as we explore how halacha navigates the forefront of reproductive technology while upholding the sacred value of life and Jewish continuity.
Oct 11

A Tale Of Two Pilots

Shiur delivered in Tel Aviv to FJL Alumni and friends: As we restart the annual Torah cycle with Parshat Bereishit, we are confronted with the ultimate existential questions: Why does any of this exist, and how do we navigate the internal battles that define the human experience? In this special class delivered in Tel Aviv, we unpack the foundational narrative of Creation through deep Jewish thought and a striking real-world metaphor: Why Create Anything? Drawing from the deep philosophical framework of the Ramchal (Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzatto), we explore why a completely self-sufficient God created a world and what it means for our purpose in life. The Eternal Question of Ayeka: We examine the Alter Rebbe's famous insight on Hashem’s question to Adam, "Ayeka?" ("Where are you?"). It is an urgent, personal call addressed to every individual in every generation. A Tale of Two Pilots: What can the harrowing crisis aboard Flydubai Flight 1073 teach us about our internal lives? We explore how each of us lives with two competing pilots inside, one voice trying to bring our plane down, and another pushing us to take the controls, fight back, and keep flying.
Oct 8

Bereishit 5787: Handcrafted With Love

Dvar Torah for Parashat Bereishit 5787
Oct 7

How To Carry Forward The Energy Of The Chagim

"Aliyah L'Regel": An inspirational journey through the Jewish Calendar through the lens presented by teachings of great Jewish thinkers. Class delivered at Midreshet Torat Chesed. As the intense, feature-packed month of Tishrei draws to a close, we enter MarCheshvan—a month famous for having zero holidays and a quiet return to mundane routines. How do we take the spiritual high of Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot and prevent it from evaporating as everyday life resumes? In this episode, we explore how to transition smoothly into the winter months while keeping our spiritual momentum alive: The Power of Shabbat Mevarchim: Ahead of Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan, we examine the origins, history, and deeper kabbalistic meaning behind Birkat Hachodesh—the blessing of the new month—and why we explicitly sanctify time together as a community. From Inspiration to Integration: How to anchor the joy, dancing, and clarity of Simchat Torah and the Chagim into the long, dark stretch of the upcoming winter months. The Hidden Potential of Cheshvan: Why is a month with no holidays traditionally called "Mar" (bitter), yet holds one of the greatest promises in Jewish tradition? We unpack the midrashic teaching that the Third Beit Hamikdash will be inaugurated in Cheshvan, reframing this month from a spiritual vacuum into a period of massive potential and future redemption.
Oct 7

The Prime Minister's flydubai Flight 1073 Dilemma

"Ripped From The Headlines": Presenting topics in current events considered through the lens of Jewish law and thought. Class delivered at Midreshet Torat Chesed. When reports emerged that Flydubai Flight 1073—en route from Dubai to Tel Aviv with over 160 Israeli passengers onboard—was experiencing an attempted airborne hijacking, Israeli security forces faced an agonizing, split-second crisis. Before heroic passengers and crew managed to enter the cockpit and subdue the perpetrator, Israel was forced to consider a unthinkable scenario: firing upon a civilian airliner heading toward a populated center. In this episode, we unpack the profound ethical and halachic dilemmas triggered by airborne security threats: The Shadow of 9/11: How post-9/11 aviation security protocols force state leaders to confront the horrifying decision of treating a hijacked passenger plane as a guided weapon. Saving the Many vs. Sparing the Few: Does halacha allow active intervention that guarantees the death of innocent passengers on board to prevent a larger potential loss of life on the ground? We analyze classic Talmudic paradigms, including the principle of Rodef (a pursuer) and the famous rule of Ein Dochin Nefesh Mipnei Nefesh (one life is not pushed aside for another). The Infinite Value of a Single Life: How does Jewish law weigh certainty against probability when lives hang in the balance, and what guidelines govern a leader when every available choice carries tragic consequences?
Sep 25

Sukkot 5787: Making the Temporary Permanent

Dvar Torah for Chag Sukkot 5787

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Rabbi Effie Kleinberg
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