Shabbat Shuvah, Parashat Vayelekh 5780 by Meir Sendor In Melbourne the other day, we offered to take a walk with one of our grandchildren and do a little pre-Yom Tov shopping on the way. When we suggested a direction to…
In Living Color
Parashat Nitzavim 5779 by Meir Sendor This is the third time we’ve visited Melbourne, Australia, and we continue to be impressed by the friendly and sensibly relaxed lifestyle of this far outpost of the Jewish world. We also find the…
Tal Orot Newsletter 5780
Where do we stand After three years in operation, we presently have ongoing meditation groups in five cities in Israel. Last year at this time, we were in Melbourne, Australia, and found many people who were eager to learn with…
Come Together
We’re in Melbourne! Information about classes at the Blake Street Hebrew Congregation can be found here on our Classes and Events page. Parashat Ki Tavo 5779 by Meir Sendor We are visiting our son Noam and family in Melbourne, Australia. The…
Your Brother’s Donkey
We’re going back to Melbourne next week! Information about classes at the Blake Street Hebrew Congregation can be found here on our Classes and Events page. Parashat Ki Teze 5779 by Meir Sendor Among the endearing features of Israeli street…
Bottoms Up
We know that Mailchimp didn’t pick up last week’s post to send out. Hopefully, this week will not experience any glitches. If, for some reason (traveling, between time zones?) you do not receive the post, you are welcome to visit…
The Heart of the World
Parashat Re’eh 5779 by Meir Sendor Our travels in the States have included excursions with children and grandchildren to some of the iconic mountains, valleys and forests for which America is renowned. Well, maybe I shouldn’t call them iconic –…
All in the Details
Parashat Va-etchanan 5779 by Meir Sendor We’re traveling outside Israel right now, teaching some meditation workshops and visiting family. We’re grateful for these precious opportunities, but we also have to admit that there’s something painful about leaving the Land of…
Unified Vision
Parashat Devarim – Shabbat Hazon 5779 by Meir Sendor This week included the yahrzeit of Rabbi Yitzchak Luria, the Ari z”l, on the 5th of Menachem Av. It’s an important occasion, especially here in Tzfat, where he revealed and taught…
Mobile Home
Parashat Masei 5779 by Meir Sendor We often find that when friends come to visit, as two couples did a few days ago, it’s an opportunity to tour the Land from a fresh perspective. Tel Hazor, an archeological site not…
