Monthly Archives: March 2014

Not all the traditional commentaries are critical of Nadav and Avihu, the two sons of Aaron, the Cohain Gadol (high priest) who perished after bringing their own, uncalled for, incense offering during the dedication of the Mishkan, Sanctuary. There is … Continue reading →

One of the most difficult challenges we each face on a daily basis is to find that space between arrogant over-estimation of our individual power and self-abnegation leading to the equally false illusion of total powerlessness and apathy. The Torah … Continue reading →

Obviously, the observance of Purim is not a celebration of boorish drunkenness, but it is a celebration of intellectual fallibility. The goal we aim at is עד דלא ידע, ad d’lo yada, until you don’t know (the difference between “bless … Continue reading →

………..אנא בכח גדולת ימינך, Ana B’Koach Gedulat Yemincha…., is a poem we recite daily in the morning liturgy and also, very prominently, in Kabbalat Shabbat on Friday nights and during the counting of the Omer between Pesach and Shavuot.  Written … Continue reading →