Parashat Bemidbar 5781 by Meir Sendor Some groups within the Muslim communities of Israel have become increasingly violent throughout the Ramadan period, building to a frenzy this week in attacks against Jews on the Temple Mount, in neighborhoods of Jerusalem,…
The Straight Path
בס”ד Parashat Behar Bechukotai 5781 by Meir Sendor We are still reeling from the tragedy at Meron on Lag BaOmer. When Nadav and Avihu, sons of Aharon HaKohen, died in the midst of what they had hoped would be a…
Growing Season
Parashat Emor 5781 by Meir Sendor The period of Sefirat haOmer, according to the kabbalistic tradition, is devoted to the process of improving our moral character, though this theme is not immediately obvious in the way the mitzvah of counting…
Flow With It
Parashat Achrei Mot/ Kedoshim 5781 by Meir Sendor Parashat Kedoshim opens with a general call to us all: ויקרא פרק יט פסוק ב דַּבֵּ֞ר אֶל־כָּל־עֲדַ֧ת בְּנֵי־יִשְׂרָאֵ֛ל וְאָמַרְתָּ֥ אֲלֵהֶ֖ם קְדֹשִׁ֣ים תִּהְי֑וּ כִּ֣י קָד֔וֹשׁ אֲנִ֖י יְקֹוָ֥ק אֱלֹהֵיכֶֽם: Speak to the entire…
Break Through
Parashat Tazria-Mezora 5781 by Meir Sendor In the blessing for Torah learning that we pray before the Shema we ask HaShem: “on behalf of our ancestors who trusted in You, and You taught them the rules of life, so, too,…
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…
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…
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…
Root Cause
Parashat Beshalach 5781 by Meir Sendor The current lockdown in Israel keeps everyone close to home and shutters many businesses. But the restrictions for combatting the pandemic have created opportunities for some – including messenger services. Zipping around the country…
