by Rabbi Altonaga | Jun 23, 2023 | Korach, Rabbi Michael Altonaga, Weekly Parsha
In this week’s Torah portion, Korach leads a rebellion. Although, in truth, Korach’s goal is power and prestige, he veils it within philosophical arguments and appeals to justice. He creates an argument that echoes throughout the camp and brings many...
by Rabbi Altonaga | Jun 16, 2023 | Danielle Altonaga, Weekly Parsha
I started keeping kosher over a decade ago. I remember the strange sensation of feeling both proud and self-conscious at the same time… I knew I was making the right decision, yet I felt awkward about explaining to friends that I needed kosher food, or that certain...
by Rabbi Shaps | Jun 8, 2023 | Rabbi Zischa Shaps, Weekly Parsha
Everyone is an expert. Especially in today’s world with Google available to tell us anything we need to know. I always found it fascinating how parents are experts on teaching even though they never took a course in teaching. In a similar way, we are all medical...
by Rabbi Altonaga | Apr 28, 2023 | Acharei Mos Kedoshim, Rabbi Michael Altonaga, Weekly Parsha
“Love your fellow as yourself” this is the fundamental principle of the Torah. Rabbi Akiva This is one of the most famous mitzvos in the Torah and, according to Sages like Rabbi Akiva and Hillel the Elder, the most all encompassing concept that speaks to...
by Danielle Altonaga | Apr 21, 2023 | Danielle Altonaga, Weekly Parsha
Psst…did you hear?! This week’s Torah portion talks about Tzaras, a skin disease. Tzaras is often mistranslated as leprosy. Rabbi Shraga Simmons explains that, in fact, Tzaras is “a physical manifestation of a spiritual deficiency”. Which spiritual deficiency?...
by Rabbi Shaps | Apr 9, 2023 | Rabbi Zischa Shaps, Weekly Parsha
We have all heard the expression Charity begins at home. We may also be familiar with the levels of responsibility in giving charity. It starts with those closest to us, our family and then extends to our community, our city, Jews across the world and the rest of the...
