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Nov 02

Lift Our Eyes!

The approach of sadistic, barbaric and repulsive terror gangs is nothing new. In this week’s Parsha, the Torah relates to us that two angels came to the city of Sedom with the mission of rescuing Avraham’s nephew Lot and his family, and to destroy the utterly wicked cities of Sedom and Amorah. Sedom had an …

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Nov 10

Expectations!

A long-time dean of a high school related the following: In the late 1960’s a student entered the ninth grade and in due time it became apparent that the diligent and well-mannered student lacked the intellectual abilities to reach passing grades on his tests. When parent-teacher conference came around, the dean met with his parents …

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Nov 05

Nick of Time!

The ultimate test of our forefather Avraham’s devotion to G-d was when G-d appeared to him and instructed him to offer his son on an altar. The Torah describes how Avraham swiftly set out on the journey from Be’er Sheva to the area of the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, traveling with his son Yitzchok, Yishmael …

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Nov 14

Range of View!

After his circumcision our forefather Avraham was sore, yet something else was bothering him. His overwhelming concern was that he noticed a lull in the normal flow of guests that came through his doors. Why weren’t there any guests? The Torah tells us that Avraham went out of his tent and saw that it was …

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Oct 25

Shabbat Mega Winnings!

Today I’m three dollars richer. This is because I didn’t play the Powerball lottery even though when I see a significantly large jackpot I usually do so. If you ask me, why didn’t I? I have two explanations. Firstly, I figured if I would win the largest jackpot it would place too much unwarranted focus …

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Sep 26

Thanks, Love, Sorry and Praise

(Torah Portion: Vayaira) Thanks, Love, Sorry and Praise The Torah relates that our forefather Avraham prayed to G-d to save the wicked people of Sedom and Amorah in the merit of righteous people that lived there. It turns out, there weren’t even ten righteous people living in the cities, and thus they were unworthy of …

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Sep 26

Transparent Vision

(Torah Portion Vayairah) Transparent Vision G-d instructed our forefather Avraham to offer his son as a sacrifice. He traveled with his two sons, Yitzchok and Yishmael, and his servant Eliezer. After a three day journey, Avraham caught a glimpse of the intended place for the sacrifice. He turned to those accompanying him, asking them, what …

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Sep 26

Prayers Revolutionized

(Torah Portion Vayairah) Prayers Revolutionized When G-d informed Avraham about His plan to destroy the Cities of Sedom and Amorah – Avraham immediately engaged himself in prayer, hoping that G-d would cancel His plan. Avraham begged, “Perhaps there are 50 righteous people living in the cities and through their merits it will help avert Your …

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Sep 26

Excelling for More

(Torah Portion Vayairah) Excelling for More Our forefather Avraham recognized and became convinced that there is a Creator and that He is involved in all aspects of our lives. There is a dispute in the Talmud as to Avraham’s age at the time. One opinion states he was three years old and the other says …

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Sep 20

Creating Angels

(Torah Portion Vayairah) Creating Angels! On the third day after Avraham circumcised himself, he was visited by three angels who disguised themselves as Bedouins. Avraham, the consummate pillar of Chesed, quickly attended to all his guest’s needs despite his pain. Each of the angels had a unique mission; one was sent to heal Avraham, one …

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