by RabbiOlivier | Jan 3, 2017 | General, Torah Reflections
Vayishlach Genesis 32:4 – 36:43 Honoring Our Fears In the previous Torah portion we read about Jacob’s vision of the ladder that came to him in a dream. At the end of that vision God appears to him to say: “And here I am, with you. I will guard you wherever you...
by RabbiOlivier | Dec 9, 2016 | General, Torah Reflections
Vayeitzei Genesis 28:10 – 32:3 Vision Quest It is undeniable that some stones in Jerusalem radiate a certain energy. We, as Jews, come to pray at the Western Wall that supported the ancient Holy Temple built on Mount Moriah. We touch the stones of the Wall with...