Parashat Re’eh 5780 Meir Sendor The pandemic is having devastating global impact on people’s livelihoods as well as health, and both aspects of the crisis are life-threatening. Israel finds itself struggling to balance the need to restrict social interaction to…
The Key to Our Hearts
Parashat Ekev 5780 Meir Sendor This week we celebrated the birthdays of two of our grandchildren and son with an intercontinental family video gathering at the Bagel & Locks Israel Quest. This is an interactive Israeli website featuring virtual journeys…
Song of Ourselves
Parashat Korach 5780 by Meir Sendor This week is the fourth anniversary of our Aliyah. So what have we learned? There is a stark clarity to the Land of Israel. You see it in the bright light and vivid colors,…
Earned Income
Check out our online classes here! New advanced series starting this Tuesday! Parashat Shelach 5780 by Meir Sendor In this week’s parashah, Am Yisrael fails to take up its destiny to enter the Land of Israel, a decision that dooms…
With Love and Compassion for All
Parashat Beha’alotkha 5780 by Meir Sendor In this week’s parashah Moshe Rabbenu asks for help leading the nation. In response, HaShem tells him to select a capable group of seventy elders, then arranges for them a collective prophetic experience. Why…
Ask Yourself
Pesach 5780 by Meir Sendor מה נשתנה הלילה הזה מכל הלילות Somewhere down the line the common English translation of this well-known phrase went off the track. It’s not “why is this night different,” but “what is changed about this…
Flexible System
The meditation videos are finally uploaded and viewable for those of you who are members of Tal Orot! To become a member, please go to this link on our website. Parashat Tzav 5780 by Meir Sendor I’m not serving as a community rabbi…
Mind over Matter
The meditation videos are finally uploaded and viewable for those of you who are members of Tal Orot! To become a member, please go to this link on our website. Parashat Vayikra 5780 by Meir Sendor The major strategy for…
Stop & Go
Parashat Vayakhel/Pekudei 5780 by Meir Sendor The restrictions of social distancing to combat spread of the Coronavirus are a great challenge for many of us. Some people find themselves in limited space with their whole family, including rambunctious young children.…