Being a giver is about fulfilling what is needed1
Oil for lighting, spices for the anointing oil and for the incense (Shemos 25:6) Building upon Rashi’s commentary of this pasuk the Maharal in his sefer Gur Aryeh is puzzled with the Torah’s description of the oil and spices donations…
EDUCATION1
Have you ever felt in an awkward situation where you really want to let your feelings be known, but its been hard to portray them well? The key to success boils down to communication. Portraying your message clearly and accurately…
Where is G-d found?
When I was working in The Great Synagogue, Sydney, I was asked to set up and run a Shabbat morning children’s service. The first one was held on Sedra Terumah. I wanted to explain what the Aron HaKodesh – the…
It’s all about the will power!
Willpower is what separates us from the animals. It’s the capacity to restrain our impulses, resist temptation – do what’s right and good for us in the long run, not what we want to do right now. It’s central, in…
Being a Giver is About Fulfilling What is Needed
Oil for lighting, spices for the anointing oil and for the incense (Shemos 25:6) Building upon Rashi’s commentary of this pasuk the Maharal in his sefer Gur Aryeh is puzzled with the Torah’s description of the oil and spices donations to the mishkan. Identifies the Maharal that when it came to all…