Archive for March, 2025
Moses’s Influence On Us
Friday, March 7th, 2025Today is the anniversary of Moses’s passing. He was the ultimate leader. He knew when to stand up and when to not stand. Interestingly, he is not mentioned in this week’s reading, this shows his humility. Share on Facebook
The Ingredients Of Unity
Thursday, March 6th, 2025The Torah speaks of the High Priest, the incense, and the Eternal Light. This symbolizes the Jewish people in that we will be eternal, we care for all Jews and that we are made up of many different people with different opinions. Share on Facebook
We’re All In It Together
Wednesday, March 5th, 2025The lesson of the importance of the High Priest is that we are all responsible for one another. Just as the High Priest is responsible for an accidental death so, too, we come together in times of crises. Share on Facebook
Clothes Make The Man
Tuesday, March 4th, 2025The Torah specifies how a Priest should be dressed while serving in the Tabernacle. The Priest should be aware of the importance of his duty and that he represents God to the people and the people to God. Share on Facebook
Even If You Don’t Feel It, Do It
Monday, March 3rd, 2025The lesson that the Torah is conveying by the daily attention paid to the Eternal Light is that even if an action is routine, you should do it. Share on Facebook
True Leaders Serve, They Are Not Served
Sunday, March 2nd, 2025The greatness of Moses was his humility. He understood that he was in his office, not because of his ancestry or title but because he had a mission. He served the Jewish people. He did not expect them to serve him. 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