by katie@betalef.org | Aug 8, 2011 | Press
Rabbi Olivier BenHaim on Nondual Judaism by Emily Alhadeff Rabbi Olivier BenHaim heads Seattle-based Bet Alef Meditative Synagogue, where he leads his congregation in rediscovering ancient Jewish mystical practices that have close analogs within the Eastern nondual...
by katie@betalef.org | Aug 8, 2011 | Press
Bet Alef was featured in this article in the JT News on September 28, 2010. The Synagogue Chronicles: Bet Alef Meditational Synagogue continues to thrive and grow Emily Keeler Alhadeff • JTNews Correspondent Rabbi...
by RabbiOlivier | Aug 7, 2011 | Adult Learning, Torah Reflections
Parashah (portion) Balak – The Love We Are Numbers 22:2 – 25:9 One of the most popular writings of the Hebrew Bible is Pirkei Avot, the “Ethics of the Fathers.” Chapter 2 begins: “The world stands on three things, Torah, Service (Avodah)...
by RabbiOlivier | Aug 7, 2011 | Adult Learning, Torah Reflections
Parashah (portion) Korach – Do You Believe in Free Will? Numbers 16:1 – 18:32 In this week’s Torah portion, Moses and his brother Aaron are confronted with a revolt led by Korach, a leader of the tribe of Levi. Korach and his followers challenge...
by RabbiOlivier | Aug 7, 2011 | Adult Learning, Torah Reflections
Parashah (portion) Sh’lach Lecha – Journey through our Inner Landscape Numbers 13:1 – 15:41 This week’s Torah portion exemplifies for me the powerful impact Torah study can have on our daily lives. The text brings us to the episode of the...