Vayakhel
Seder Tidbits Part 1
Posted by Rabbi Avi Heller | Tags: Vayakhel
In 21st century America, it is no secret that the majority of Jews are deeply assimilated. By assimilated, I mean that they have chosen to identify and associate with 'American' modes of thought and behavior, rather than Jewish ones, and that they have done so willingly. The consequences of this...
My video divrei Torah on parasha vayakel from Youtube.com by Rabbi Jonathan Ginsburg
Posted by Jonathan Ginsburg | Tags: Vayakhel
Parashat Vayakhel 22/54 Shabbat rest/giving/ JewU 378
My Weekly Drash (a mini D'var Torah) - Vayakhel
Posted by Daniel M. Kimmel | Tags: Vayakhel
In Parashah Vayakhel we’re told, “You shall kindle no fire throughout your settlements on the Sabbath day.” (Exod. 35:3). For many Jews today, it is a struggle to make Shabbat a separate day as it was intended. Although many Conservative Jews do not consider turning on electric lights to be...
7 Lbs, 6 Oz, and 50 Cubits
Posted by Jack Kustanowitz | Tags: Vayakhel
Tonight, in honor of our Shalom Zachar for the son born to Penina & myself this past Wednesday morning, I wanted to find something in the parsha that would be interesting to talk about, and relevant to my newfound role as father of 2 sons. But then I realized it was Parshat Terumah. Parshat...
