by RabbiOlivier | Dec 21, 2014 | Torah Reflections
Miketz Genesis 41:1 – 44:17 The Next Messiah The holiday of Chanukah is a celebration of light, the commemoration of an ancient miracle. It is a time for us to reflect on the light in our life, and be reminded of the miracle that is life. Chanukah means...
by RabbiOlivier | Dec 12, 2014 | Torah Reflections
Vayeishev Genesis 37:1 – 40:23 You Make a Difference Reuben is a character that is mostly overlooked in these weeks’ Torah portions dominated by the stories of Jacob and Joseph. Reuben is Jacob’s firstborn son, from his...
by RabbiOlivier | Dec 5, 2014 | Torah Reflections
Vayishlach Genesis 32:4 – 36:43 Awakening Beyond Silence One of the first revelations that meditation allows is one’s encounter with the unbelievable noise which lies within us, right behind our closed eyes. As if by magic, as soon as our eyes are closed...
by RabbiOlivier | Nov 21, 2014 | Torah Reflections
Tol’dot Genesis 25:19 – 28:9 Inward Bound There is a popular ice-breaker I often use to start a workshop or a meeting. I ask the people present, as they introduce themselves to the group, to add before their name an adjective that...
by RabbiOlivier | Nov 14, 2014 | Torah Reflections
Chayei Sarah Genesis 23:1 – 25:18 I originally posted these Reflections on Chayei Sarah last year. They are, today, more relevant to me than ever before, and seem to capture perfectly where I currently find myself on this amazing spiritual journey that...
