Parashat Shemini 5781 by Meir Sendor During the entire month of Nisan the daily penitential prayer Tachanun is not said, based on rulings found in the Gemara Menachot and the halakhic calendar Megillat Ta’anit: תלמוד בבלי מסכת מנחות דף סה…
Helping Hand
Upcoming classes starting after Pesach! Direct Contemplative Experience of Duties of the Heart 6 Sessions on Tuesdays Please fill out this Google form to register for this series. Essential Jewish Meditation Methods–Introductory and Refresher Course 6 sessions on Wednesdays To register, please…
Just Do It
Upcoming classes starting after Pesach! Direct Contemplative Experience of Duties of the Heart 6 Sessions on Tuesdays Please fill out this Google form to register for this series. Essential Jewish Meditation Methods–Introductory and Refresher Course 6 sessions on Wednesdays To register, please…
Simply the Best
Parashat Vayikra 5781 by Meir Sendor As we are approaching Pesach, the key preparative mitzvah of the festival is in effect: to get rid of all chametz from our homes, as it says שמות פרק יב פסוק טו שִׁבְעַ֤ת יָמִים֙…
Get Busy
Special online class to prepare for Pesach this Tuesday, 8 PM Israel time The Experience of Redemption Spiritual Prep for Pesach For further information and to register, please go to https://www.talorot.org/classes-and-events/ Parashat Vayakhel/ Pekudei 5781 by Meir Sendor The…
Treasure Hunt
Parashat Ki Tissa 5781 by Meir Sendor This past Sunday we took advantage of the good weather to go hunting for the Gilboa Iris, a rare and beautiful flower that blossoms for about four weeks, from late February into March…
DIY
Parashat Tetzaveh 5781 Purim by Meir Sendor The essential purpose of the Mikdash is to be a place for divine revelation and guidance, as it says: “I will meet with you there and I will speak with you from above…
Pop Art
Parashat Terumah 5781 by Meir Sendor The Gemara Bekhorot (8b) records the battle of wits between the brilliant Rabbi Yehoshua ben Hananiah and the sages of Athens. Among the tests of wisdom is the following exchange: תלמוד בבלי מסכת בכורות…
We, the Guardian Angels
Parashat Mishpatim 5781 by Meir Sendor Rav Yehudah says: “A person who wants to be righteous should uphold the laws against causing harm (Baba Kama 30a).” תלמוד בבלי מסכת בבא קמא דף ל עמוד א אמר רב יהודה: האי…
Why do Angels Sing?
Parashat Yitro 5781 by Meir Sendor In Torah tradition angels are understood to be messengers facilitating God’s Will in the world. But they also have their own divine service of praise to perform – to sing. There are a number…
