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Do What is Right in God’s Eyes
Monday, April 15th, 2024There were Jews who probably told to compromise with Pharaoh.. Moses knew that there was no compromise on the issue. It was a matter that Egyptian society was rotten to the core. There is no compromise with evil. Share on Facebook
What is Passover About
Sunday, April 14th, 2024The Haggadah that we read on Passover is to remind us of the reason that God took us out of Egypt. That we should be a light unto the nations by our actions. Share on Facebook
Remembering A Proud Jew
Friday, April 12th, 2024Yesterday we received the sad news of the passing of Tom Weiss. He was a fixture in our community for all the good deeds that he did with his sunny personality. May his memory be a blessing to us all. Share on Facebook
Surviving As Jews
Thursday, April 11th, 2024This week we are reminded of the importance of Brit Milah. It is to tell us that the real defeat of our enemies is that we continue as Jews, from generation to generation. Share on Facebook
Celebrate Life, Not Death
Wednesday, April 10th, 2024The Torah commands us to celebrate life. While we honor the dead, we do not celebrate death. We have to remember that this is one of main differences with our current enemies. The celebrate death, not life. Share on Facebook
Our Fate is In Our Hands
Tuesday, April 9th, 2024There is no Hebrew word for tragedy. The reason is that in the view of the Torah our fates are not predetermined. We can change our lives by our actions. Share on Facebook
The Disease of Slander
Monday, April 8th, 2024The disease mentioned in the Torah seems to be a spiritual disease. It is an affliction that comes upon us for speaking ill of others. We have to be careful of not only what goes into our mouths but what comes out as well. Share on Facebook
Life is Hard, So What
Sunday, April 7th, 2024History teaches us that we will suffer tragedies in our lives. It is not that we will suffer them but what do we learn from them and how do we get up and rebuild. Share on Facebook
Do What God Wants
Friday, April 5th, 2024In the middle of the narrative the Torah suddenly instructs us about what is permitted to eat. The meaning is that we cannot do what we want to do, but to follow God’s instructions. Share on Facebook
Hubris Before the Fall
Thursday, April 4th, 2024The hubris of Aaron’s sons was what lead to their downfall. The fact that Aaron did not correct their behavior shows that a parents’ responsibility is to make sure their children do not fall into the trap of hubris. Share on Facebook
About the Author: Shlomo Bar-Ayal is an Israeli-American, or an American-Israeli (I could never get that right) who is unabashedly pro-Israel, pro-US and a great guy.
He has an open mind to opinions that he agrees with.
Besides blogging on whatever he feels like blogging about on any given day he enjoys learning Talmud, davening, being the candyman in his synagogue, smoking his tobacco pipe, giving tours at the Grand Lodge of New York, being involved in Freemasonry, and partaking in an adult beverage every now and then