by RabbiOlivier | Nov 11, 2014 | Torah Reflections
Vayeira Genesis 18:1 – 22:24 Beyond Our Need For Justice In his life storyline, Abraham has not always risen to the occasion of his ethical challenges. Yet this aspect of his story his worthy of praise: his standing up to God in the...
by RabbiOlivier | Oct 18, 2013 | Adult Learning, Torah Reflections
Vayeira Genesis 18:1 – 22:24 The Spiritual Aim of Circumcision The subject of circumcision has engendered much controversy over the past few years. Should we or should we not, as a Jewish people, continue to honor this millennia old tradition that is said to...
by RabbiOlivier | Mar 8, 2013 | Adult Learning, Torah Reflections
Vayak’heil-P’kudey Exodus 35:1 – 40:38 Our Spiritual Attitude Toward Work This week’s double portion in our Torah reading marks the conclusion of the Book of Exodus. The construction of the Tabernacle begins in earnest, only...
by RabbiOlivier | Nov 12, 2012 | Adult Learning, Torah Reflections
Chayei Sarah Genesis 23:1 – 25:18 When Isaac Met Rebekah This week’s Torah portion opens with Sarah’s death. After Abraham mourns her, he sets out to accomplish his last fatherly duty before he, too, makes his transition: finding a wife for his son...
by RabbiOlivier | Nov 12, 2012 | Adult Learning, Torah Reflections
Vayera Genesis 18:1 – 22:24 Beyond Our Need For Justice In his life storyline, Abraham has not always risen to the occasion of his ethical challenges. Yet this aspect of his story his worthy of praise: his standing up to God in the episode of Sodom and Gomorrah....