Weekly Spiritual Insights

2.21.2020 - (Torah portion Mishpatim) - Although some religions teach pacifism, Judaism encourages self-defense and does not require us to “turn t...

12.17.18 - ( Torah portion Yayigash) - How did wagons provide a sign to Yaacov that Joseph was alive?

3.15.2019 - (Torah portion Yayikra) - Sacrifices and salt provide an eternal spiritual lesson for coming close to God...

3.21.2019 - (Purim and portion Tzav) - I didn’t know much about sacrifices when a missionary shared the gospel with me...

3.29.2019 - (Torah portion of Shemini) - Kosher has challenges but the spiritual and moral benefits outweigh any difficulties...

4.6.2019 - (Torah portion Tazria) _ Israeli born "One for Israel" missionaries Eitan and Moti, incorrectly claim...

4.11.2019 - (Passover) - Missionaries are in denial of the positive and spiritual side of Judaism...

4.14.2019 - (Passover) - There is an old Italian saying: "Traduttore, traditore" which means “to translate is to betray".

4.25.2019 - ( End of Passover) - Have you ever wondered what will it be like in the messianic era?

4.28.2019 - (Torah portion of Achare) - Our prayers replicate, in spiritual terms, the Holy Temple service...

5.9.2019 - (Torah portion Kedoshim) - The New Covenant will not replace the original, it will enhance it...

5.16.2019 - (Torah portion Emor) - When I was young, I associated the title “priest” with Catholic priests who were forbidden to marry...

2.14.2020 - (Torah portion Yisro) - Upon hearing my name, he became agitated and accosted me with an accusation...

2.7.2020 - (Torah portion Beshalach) - Isaiah says that self-indulging individuals can arrogantly conclude that nothing exists except themselves.

5.24.2019 - (Torah portion Behar) - The word “Torah” is translated as, אוֹרַיְתָא (oritah), which literally means “light.”

5.31.2019 - (Torah portion Bechukotai) - the New Covenant will be called “new” because it will be enhanced not replaced...

6.6.2019 - (Torah portion Numbers) - Even though Judaism believes in a messianic king, this individual will not be divine...

6.14.2019 - (Torah portion Naso) - Sanctification of human impulses fosters humility, which is a precursor to spirituality...

6.20.2019 - (Torah portion Behaloscha) - Giving us a second chance is a beautiful demonstration of God’s compassion...

6.28.2019 - (Torah portion Shelach) - Israel is breathtaking, and I felt an infusion of holiness that can only be described as transcendent...

7.4.2019 - (Torah portion Korach) - To challenge Moses’ leadership, Korach had to “cool down “the Jewish people...

7.12.2019 - (Torah portion Chukas) - How could God prohibit graven images and now request that Moses form a copper snake?

7.19.2019 - (Torah portion of Balak) - To provide free will God created a force to oppose and dissuade

7.26.2019 - (Torah portion of Pinchas) - The Messianic king can only be from the tribe of Yehuda

8.2.2019 - (Torah portion Matot-Masse) - Meditating on this principle is humbling and helps us to recognize the spiritual meaning of life.

8.11.2019 - (Torah portion Deuteronomy) - Acts of kindness, justice and righteousness redirect our material nature to a higher purpose...

8.18.2019 - (Torah portion Va’etchanan) - Before long, I experienced an epiphany about God’s existence...

8.25.2019 - (Torah portion Eikev) - The Torah’s description of a compassionate and faithful God stands in stark contrast to...

9.1.2019 - (Torah portion Re’eh) - The Jewish prophets communicated God’s will that prayer can take the place of sacrifices.

9.8.2019 - (Torah portion Shoftim) - Judaism teaches that justice must be righteous and blind to favoritism...