Priestly Blessings
Tuesday, May 30th, 2023The Priestly Blessings mentioned in this week’s portion are the basics on societal norms. We ask for God’s blessing, then for wisdom and finally for peace. The fact is that without peace none of the rest matter but peace at any price is not worth it either. Share on Facebook
God’s Hand In History
Thursday, May 18th, 2023When we think about the liberation of the Old City of Jerusalem, we have to remember that it occurred through a miracle. The IDF was able to take the city with ease due to the Jordanians abandoning the all of Judea & Sumaria. With this we see God’s hand in history. Share on Facebook
We All Have Talent on Loan From God
Thursday, February 23rd, 2023Bezalel was chosen to be the architect of the Tabernacle. His name translates as “a shadow of God. This is to teach us that we all have talent from God and it is up to us on how we use it. Share on Facebook
Where is God?
Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023This was a question asked by the Kotzker Rebbe in the 19th Century. The answer is wherever you let Him in. God wants to enter the world, but we have to let Him in by our actions. Share on Facebook
We’re In A Partnership With God
Thursday, October 6th, 2022פרשת האזינו / י”א בתשרי תשפ”ג This week’s portion deals with the problem of success. Many of us achieve success and forget that God had a hand in it. This is a clear warning not to. Share on Facebook
What is Idolatry?
Wednesday, August 10th, 2022פרשת ואתחנן / י”ג באב תשפ”ב The first three Commandments are tied together. They warn that God is the supreme being and anything else is idolatry. A that even religion can become an idol. Share on Facebook
The Second Version of the Ten Commandments
Monday, August 8th, 2022פרשת ואתנן – י”א באב תשפ”ב The version of the 10 Commandments recited this week is slightly different from the original version. In this week’s version we have the word “keep” rather than “remember”. If we do not keep that Sabbath then there is nothing to remember. If we do not remember then there is […]
People are Watching
Tuesday, May 10th, 2022פרשת אמור / ט’ באייר תשפ”ב – כ”ד בעומר To blaspheme is to do something that disgraces God. When someone says that they are religious then they represent their religion to the world. In other words, to be an observant Jew is to be an observed Jew. Share on Facebook
The Real Danger of Wealth
Sunday, September 12th, 2021ו’ בתשרי תשפ”ב / September 12, 2021 Moshe warns that when we become wealthy we tend to forget that it was through the talents and opportunities that God has given us. That there is nothing wrong with being wealthy but that wealth should be used in the proper way. Share on Facebook
Trust in God
Friday, August 27th, 2021י”ט באלול תשפ”א / August 27, 2021 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