Abraham
The father of a multitude of nations, he brought the One to the many and inspired the many to become one.
The son of an idol dealer, Abraham questioned everything. What is the source of all things? Who or what made everything be and who or what continues to make everything be? What is beyond the stars, brighter than the sun, before existence itself? In looking at the multitudinous of existence, Abraham realized that there is but One True Reality that makes it all happen. Abraham and his wife Sarah dedicated their lives to perpetuating the unity of existence to all people. Ultimately, Abraham and Sarah birthed a nation that would continue this legacy for all eternity. These are the Jewish people and Abraham is their father. Abraham was 175 when he passed away and is buried in the Double Cave in Hebron.
Chayei Sarah: Can East Meet West?
Abraham surely knew how religious zealotry can breed intolerance, condescension, judgmentalism and prejudices of all sorts — feeding into the ugliest elements of human nature.
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Abraham’s Tent
Our own sukkot resemble the resting place that Abraham offered his guests. Yet there is also a primary difference between our sukkah and Abraham’s tent.
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Abraham Departed From Self to Self
In his journey of discovery, Abraham departed the “land, birthplace and father’s house” of his native Mesopotamia; but this is not the departure of which we are speaking… Abraham received this call many years after he had renounced the pagan ways of his family and birthplace, recognized G-d, and had a profound impact on his society. Still he is told: Go! Depart from your nature, depart from your habits, depart from your rational self. After rejecting your negative, idolatrous origins, you must now also transcend your positive and gainful past. Reach beyond yourself, albeit a perfected self.
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The Greatest Journey Ever Taken
A lonely journey by a single man (accompanied by a small group of people) taken 3747 years ago changed the entire course of history!
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42 Journeys Part 7
This column has been following these journeys as we read through the book of Numbers – in an attempt to decipher the personal application and psycho-spiritual meaning and significance of the 42 journeys.
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Bamidbar: Oil Prices
Ishmael has the power to confront Esau and Jacob with their wealth of oil. The presenting question is: Will the nations behave as is befitting the children of Abraham?
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Why We Bless Each Other With a “Good and Sweet Year”
The meaning behind the phrase “sweet new year” is examined in relation to the concepts of judgment and concealment.
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Back To The Roots
Today our challenge is to rise above our finite mortality, our flaws and subjectivity, and embrace G-d on G-d’s terms.
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Pinchas: Religious Violence Part I
Pinchas, in Parsaht Pinchas, is a peaceful, selflessness zealot & exemplary in the face of current politico-religious tensions, radicalism and liberalism.
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Vayeirah : The Mission Continues
The topics discussed include G-d’s plans “behind the curtain,” the power of prayer, and each individual’s mission in this world.
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