by rabbiweiner | Dec 2, 2016 | Inspiration
In this week’s Parsha, Toldos we find a story that shapes the destiny of our people which has so often been misunderstood. It is the story of Yaakov stealing the blessings from his father Yitzchok that were intended for his brother Eisov. In Judaism we understand that...
by rabbiweiner | Nov 25, 2016 | Inspiration
This week’s Parsha, Chayei Sarah, describes in great detail the saga of Eliezer, the servant of Avrahum, as he went to find a wife for Yitzchok. There are two instances where the Torah describes Eliezer’s gratitude to HaShem for guiding him in his quest. I would...
by rabbiweiner | Nov 18, 2016 | Inspiration
Must a state hold its standards higher than the that of her citizens? Let us use moral tolerance as an example. With respect to moral tolerance there are many levels of acceptance. Every person, every family, every community have their levels of tolerance for what...
by rabbiweiner | Nov 10, 2016 | Inspiration
Drink them with Thirst Our father Avrahum is the one who through his own searching and investigating discovered HaShem as the creator of this world. He continued his search to understand what HaShem expected from this world of His. What was the mission of His world?...
by rabbiweiner | Nov 3, 2016 | Inspiration
LIft Your Eyes and Behold! If I was given a gift which had tremendous capability my first responsibility would be to acknowledge receipt of that gift. Even though the giver was someone who I did not know, evidently he knows me and cares about me. He apparently...
by rabbiweiner | Oct 28, 2016 | Inspiration
The Mind Body Debate Many people know intuitively that Man is not simply just an intelligent animal. There is categoric distinction that separates him from animal. What is that distinction? This week’s Parsha, Breishis, tells us of HaShem’s creation of Man...
