Archive for October, 2024
We Celebrate Wisdom, Not Men
Monday, October 14th, 2024The Torah is specific in that we do not know where Moses is buried. This was to avoid us praying to Moses. We celebrate his spiritual teachings, not his physical body. Share on Facebook
The True Day Of Judgement
Sunday, October 13th, 2024The final judgement is given on Simhat Torah. The reason is it will show if we really meant it when we repented on Yom Kippur. Share on Facebook
To Make It A Better Year
Friday, October 11th, 2024Just as Joshua built upon the foundation laid by Moses, we should learn that we build upon the foundation of those who came before us. As we build we make it better than it was. Share on Facebook
We Are A Community
Thursday, October 10th, 2024On Yom Kippur Eve we recite the blessing that we are permitted to pray with criminals. The reason for this is that even though they might be criminals, they are with the community. Share on Facebook
We Are Responsible
Wednesday, October 9th, 2024We are responsible for our behavior. If we behave better, then those around us will too. This is how we improve society. Not from the top down but from the bottom up. Share on Facebook
Modern Day Amelek
Tuesday, October 8th, 2024Hamas is the modern version of Amalek. They are even worse than the Nazis. The Nazis hid their intentions. Hamas gloried in theirs and broadcast what they did. It was illegal for a German to rape a Jewish woman. Hamas gloried in it. Share on Facebook
What Yonah Teaches Us
Monday, October 7th, 2024Jonah tries to run away from his mission to save Ninevah. The reason is that he knows in about 100 years Ninevah will destroy the 10 Northern Tribes. God reminds him that He is in charge. That the 10 Tribes will receive punishment for their actions. Share on Facebook
Why We Lost The Temple
Sunday, October 6th, 2024We lost our Temple and independence because we did not treat each other with due respect. We did the offerings in the Temple correctly but that is not what God really wants. He wants us to show the world how to behave ethically. Share on Facebook
We Are Being Judged
Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024We received the ability to reason, to know right from wrong. Therefore, we have to remember that we will be judged for our actions by God. All should be inscribed in the Book of Life for a good year, Share on Facebook
Treat Your Fellow Justly
Tuesday, October 1st, 2024As we approach Rosh Hashanah, we are reminded of the need to ask forgiveness from our loved ones. We have to remember that God will not forgive us if we don’t first make it right with our fellow man. 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