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Reb Shlomo Carlebach o.b.m. was famous for his melodious voice and for composing many soulful songs. His songs have remained timeless favorites. Reb Shlomo was also a great storyteller. He inspired others by using his talent of blending a story together with his distinct sing song that accentuated the point like no one else could. Reb …

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Stories!

  This past Shabbos we joined with our family to celebrate the Shabbos Sheva Brochos of our niece Chani. Sheva Brochos are celebratory meals during the seven days following a couple’s marriage. If a Minyan is present seven special blessings are recited over wine following grace after meals. These meals give an opportunity for relatives …

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Treasure Hunt!

The culmination of a ten year search for a hidden treasure was in the news this week. Forrest Fenn of Santa Fe, New Mexico who had been diagnosed with terminal cancer, was an art and precious coin collector. Wishing to leave a legacy, he hid a treasure trove filled with a million dollars of collectables …

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Centerpiece!

The Torah portion begins with G-d telling Moshe to instruct Aaron that he and his descendants will have the distinct privilege of kindling the Menorah in the Temple each day. The golden Temple Menorah was fashioned of seven branches. Pure olive oil was used and the wicks were generally taken from the retired worn out …

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Books of Moses

(Torah Portion Bha’aloscha) Books of Moses If you were to ask anyone, “How many Books are there in the Torah?” The overwhelming response would be, “Five Books of Moses.” This is in fact the correct answer. However, the Talmud actually divides the Torah into seven segments. The source for this is in this week’s portion …

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The Car is Back

(Torah Portion Behaloscha) The Car is Back! I recently came across an amazing story: A man in Israel had just purchased a new car and on Friday night, just after the onset of the Shabbat, he noticed that the car had been stolen. Although he was upset, it was the Shabbat and he decided to …

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Boy Wonder

(Torah Portion Beha’aloscha) Boy Wonder! Over the Holiday of Shavuos we experienced a spiritual aura and an elevated feeling. After an interval of only one day we will have the opportunity to be enveloped in the sanctity of the holy Shabbos. During our prayers on Shavuos, we mention that Shavuos is the time when we …

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No Change

(Torah Portion Behaaloscha) No Change! We extend our sincere wishes of condolences to our Vice President, Joe Biden, on the loss of his dear and beloved son Beau. I read a moving article about a speech Mr. Biden gave three years ago to grieving families. In this speech he described quite poignantly how, after losing …

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Bring Up the Rear

(Torah Portion Beha’aloscha) Bring Up the Rear! The Torah relates that after just about a year of being encamped at Mount Sinai, the Jews were instructed to begin traveling towards the Land of Israel. At this time the Jews were encamped in a specific formation. The Tabernacle was in the center of the encampment surrounded …

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