The 12-Day War and Korah
June 27, 2025
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Korah and the End Of War
This week’s Torah portion recounts how Korah the Levite and his supporters were punished for his arrogance. As we read: “…the groun… Read the rest
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Category: Religion and Spirituality
The Spiritual Imperative of a Fresh Start and Passover
April 21, 2025
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Last month, we celebrated Purim, whose essence is encapsulated in the verse from the Book of Esther: “The enemies of the Jews had hoped to dominate them, … Read the rest
Psychedelics or Zohar?
March 13, 2025
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Psychedelics or Zohar? The former has informed my spiritual journey way back when. In the 90s, way before my Rabbinic ordination, I had the unusual privilege ofHandling Tragedy During the Month of Adar
March 2, 2025
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In Tractate Ta’anit, it is stated: “Just as during the month of Av we decrease in joy, so too, during the month of Adar we increase in joy.” Indeed,… Read the rest
Hope Against All Odds, Why read the Binding of Isaac story on Rosh Hashana?
February 19, 2025
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Sermon, Rosh HaShana 2nd Day 5784
Bet Israel Masorti Synagogue, Natanya Israel
Rabbi Reuben Modek וַיְהִ֗י אַחַר֙ הַדְּבָרִ֣ים הָאֵ֔לֶּה וְהָ֣אֱלֹהִ֔ים נִסָּ֖ה אֶת… Read the rest
