TweetShare via emailI had planned to begin this week thanking the many people who volunteered to help us get the word out, by posting Torah.org flyers (or arranging to have them posted) on their campus or in their neighborhood. Instead, I must thank the few people who did so, all the more! At this point …
Monthly Archive: November 2009
Nov
20
Can You Hang a Torah.org Poster?
TweetShare via email“For the Candle is a Mitzvah, and the Torah is Light.” Here’s an easy Mitzvah for you, that will spread the Light of Torah in time for Chanukah! All that’s required is your knowledge of your community, and a few moments of your volunteer spirit. Notice boards — in shuls, Hillel buildings, dormitory …
Nov
13
Uncovering Our Real Intentions
TweetShare via emailWhen Sarah passes away, Avraham seeks out a burial place for her — the cave then belonging to Efron the Hittite. Efron shows us how to say much, and do little. Or more accurately, as Rashi says, “even a little he did not do.” Efron said to Avraham, “The cave is a gift, …
Nov
06
New Rav Hirsch Class & Some “Pick me up” Thoughts
TweetShare via emailIn our Torah reading this week, Hagar takes her son Yishmael (Ishmael) out into the desert, and then is afraid that he will die of thirst. An angel then says to Hagar that G-d has seen her son “where he is,” and G-d opens her eyes and she finds a well of water. …
