PARSHAS BESHALACH/SHABBOS SHIRAH 5772
Download the original attachment Erev Shabbos Kodesh Parshas Beshalach- Shabbos Shirah 10 Shevat 5772/Febuary 3, 2012 A number of years ago I was in Eretz Yisroel staying at the home of cousins for a week during this time of year. One Sunday evening my host invited me to join him for a Super Bowl party […]
PARSHAS BO 5772
Download the original attachment Erev Shabbos Kodesh Parshas Bo 3 Shevat 5772/January 27, 2012 For the last days of Succos this past year we hosted eleven staff members from Camp Dora Golding, who came to enhance our Yom Tov and our kehilla’s Simchas Torah. Shemini Atzeres morning was a beautiful day and the sun shone […]
PARSHAS VA’ERA 5772
Download the original attachment Erev Shabbos Kodesh Parshas Va’era 25 Teves 5772/January 20, 2012 One of the most exciting experiences of my youth was visiting Eretz Yisroel for the first time. I was eight years old and my Aunt Miriam was going to Eretz Yisroel for the unveiling of my beloved Zayde at the end […]
PARSHAS SHEMOS 5772
Download the original attachment Erev Shabbos Kodesh Parshas Shemos 18 Teves 5772/January 13, 2012 I remember it like two days ago. It was Shabbos morning and davening had just ended. I had just left shul with my father, older brother, and two neighbors, and we were heading home. I am not sure what the catalyst […]
PARSHAS VAYECHI 5772
Download the original attachment Erev Shabbos Kodesh Parshas Vayechi 11 Teves 5772/January 6, 2012 The first day of sixth grade. We apprehensively shuffled into our seats, trying to surmise what kind of teacher she was going to be. After introducing herself, our teacher immediately told us that she wasn’t sure if she was going to […]
PARSHAS VAYIGASH 5772
Download the original attachment Erev Shabbos Kodesh Parshas Vayigash 4 Teves 5772/December 30, 2011 Jeff had always wanted to be an army-pilot and now his dream was finally becoming a reality. In another week he would set off to the army base to begin the exciting new stage of his life. Although he didn’t want […]
PARSHAS MIKETZ/ CHANUKAH 5772
Download the original attachment Erev Shabbos Kodesh Parshas Miketz – Shabbos Chanukah 27 Kislev 5772/December 23, 2011 I’m typing this quietly because I don’t want my car to hear. My faithful Hyundai Sonata – may it live and be well until 120,000 and more (it’s not too far off) – is still going strong b’h. […]
PARSHAS VAYESHEV 5772
Download the original attachment Erev Shabbos Kodesh Parshas Vayeshev 20 Kislev 5772/December 16, 2011 Here it is Americans; the present you’ve all been looking for: “The Hanukkah Tree Topper! Celebrate the warmth and wonder of both Hanukah and X-mas. A must have for interfaith families. Available in silver metallic coated, textured plastic, with a steel […]
PARSHAS VAYISHLACH 5772
Download the original attachment Erev Shabbos Kodesh Parshas Vayishlach 13 Kislev 5772/December 9, 2011 Aside for being renowned for the famous yeshiva, Bais Medrash Govoha, and for being the residence of my in-laws, the city of Lakewood, NJ boasts its own Jewish radio station. The station 107.9 FM WMDI is all Jewish all the time […]
PARSHAS VAYETZEI 5772
Download the original attachment Erev Shabbos Kodesh Parshas Vayetzei 6 Kislev 5772/December 2, 2011 It’s not easy being a New York Mets fan these days. The Mets have become the nebuchs from Queens, the team that just can’t get it together. A billboard hanging right near the Brooklyn Bridge preaches the greatness of New York […]