Chanukah the Eighth Day: a Force to be reckoned with By Ariella Bracha Waldinger The 8th day of Chanukah is almost upon us and it behooves us to glean a deeper understanding of its profound dimensions, in order to access its dynamic power. The 8th day of Chanukah is called Zot Chanukah and it... Continue Reading →
Chanukah: Eternal Story, Eternal Symbol
Chanukah: Eternal Story, Eternal Symbol By Ariella Bracha Waldinger The festival of Chanukah celebrates the heroic and miraculous victories of our Jewish heroes over the oppressive Greek Empire. It is the dynamic eternal symbol of the Jewish nation, as represented by the Hasmonean priests, fighting with all their might to restore the dignity and spiritual... Continue Reading →
THE POWER OF ONE: ORCHESTRA OF EXILES
THE POWER OF ONE: ORCHESTRA OF EXILES By Ariella Bracha Waldinger The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra is one of Israel’s oldest and most influential cultural institutions and is the premier symphony orchestra in Israel. It is also serves as Israel’s premier cultural ambassador, travelling extensively throughout the world, particularly to countries with... Continue Reading →
Joseph Looked To the Future
Joseph Looked To the Future - Judaism - Arutz Sheva.
Israel – We are not Afraid- Come Home – Make Aliyah Today
Be inspired! This is a great video showcasing the journey of our People from the lands of persecution to the Land of our Forefathers--Home! (caution: there is a female voice on the video)
Thanksgiving: Description of the Jewish Nation
Thanksgiving: Description of the Jewish Nation By Ariella Bracha Waldinger This Thursday, America will be celebrating their festival of thanksgiving at the same time we read the Torah portion of Vayeitzay, which contains the first mention of thanksgiving. Leah, the wife of Jacob was the first one to thank G-d for the blessing of children... Continue Reading →
Seize the Power:Special Prayers from the Heart
Seize the Power: Supplicate with All Your Heart By Ariella Bracha Waldinger This Shabbat is called Shabbat Mevorchim. This special name is given to any Shabbat that directly precedes the arrival of the new month (Rosh Chodesh). The word mevorchim means “blessed” for it has its own uniqueness in its ability to draw down blessings.... Continue Reading →
Acquiring the Land of Israel, by Rabbi Josh Gerstein
Acquiring the Land of Israel From Rabbi Josh Gerstein In this week’s Torah portion, there is an entire chapter of twenty verses dedicated to recounting in intricate detail Abraham’s purchase of the Cave of Machpela from the children of Chet. This is a unique situation, because we know that there is rule regarding the words... Continue Reading →
The Dream Wedding
THE DREAM WEDDING Dreaming big from a Spiritual Perspective By Ariella Bracha Waldinger Who doesn't love dreaming big? Dreaming is something everyone does. I have heard it said, if you want to connect to the core of your being, you need to be a big dreamer, because dreams fill your soul and connect you to your inner self.... Continue Reading →
Lech Lecha: Receiving our Divine Inheritance
Lech Lecha:Receiving Our Divine Inheritance By Ariella Bracha Waldinger Lech Lecha is the quintessential Torah portion that teaches us that G-d established Eretz Yisrael as the eternal heritage of the Jewish people. In fact, He required Avram and Sarai to leave the land of their birth, sever their ties, leave their loved ones and go to... Continue Reading →
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