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Song at the Sea-Beshelach-D’var Torah-Rabbi Yakira

By / Beshelach-D'var Torah-Rabbi Yakira

Parashah Beshelach, is notable for the “Song at the Sea”, Shirat Hayam. Singing is important, we even named this Shabbat, Shabbat Shirah. In the Hebrew numerological system, known as Gematria, the nemerical value of the words for prayer-Tefillah and song-Shirah are identical 515. Music is a form of prayer , and a prayer is a form of music.

Why do we sing? We were born to sing! It’s primal and it’s tribal. Voice is the language of our hearts. It’s how we express ourselves. And it’s very important to our mental, physical and social well-being.

The First Mitzvah-Bo-D’var Torah-Rabbi Yakira

By / Bo-D'var Torah-Rabbi Yakira

The opening Rashi of the Torah states that, if the Torah were strictly a law book, it would have begun with our weekly Parashah, Bo (Exodus 12).

The Israelites leave Egypt and receive the very first commandment, mitzvot. From Rosh Chodesh, Mezuzah (tradition), Korban Pesach, Pidyon HaBen, Tefillin, Brit Milah just to name a few.

The Finger of God-Vaera-D’var Torah-Rabbi Yakira

By / Vaera-D'var Torah-Rabbi Yakira

“The Creation of Adam” is a fresco painting by Italian artist Michelangelo. It illustrates the Biblical creation narrative from the Book of Genesis in which G-d gives life to Adam, the first man. The Hands of G-d and Adam is a comforting visual, reminding us that the finger of G-d, Etzba Elokim is embedded in everything that happens to us, and to the world we live in.

Hineni-Moses-Shemot-D’var Torah-Rabbi Yakira

By / Shemot-D'var Torah- Rabbi Yakira

Our spiritual journeys can often be frustrating. The essence of Jewish “spirituality” is that we must pay attention to the many blessings of simple moments in our life, while we might be thankful and grateful for those extraordinary moments of “fire”, unlike Mosheh Rabbeinu, we tend to walk past our every day sacred moments, our very own burning bush.

The Dream Catcher-Miketz-D’var Torah-Rabbi Yakira

By / Miketz-D'var Torah-Rabbi Yakira

Native American cultures believe that both good and bad dreams fill the air at night. The dreamcatcher is a protective object that is used to protect people from nightmares and bad dreams. In Judaism the power of a dream lies with its interpretation and not with the dream itself. Yosef may be viewed as a dream catcher, giving a powerful, positive interpretation to Pharaoh’s “bad” dreams.

The Light at the End of the Tunnel-Vayeshev-D’var Torah- Rabbi Yakira

By / Vayeshev-D'var Torah-Rabbi Yakira

And he settled The story of Yosef begins this week’s Torah portion, Vayeshev, and will continue for the next four weeks until the end of the book of Genesis with Parashot: Miketz, Vayigash, and Vayehi. The reading starts as Yaakov moved to the land of Canaan. His favorite son, Yosef, brought him false reports about his brothers, …

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Blood Brothers-Vayishlach-D’var Torah-Rabbi Yakira

By / Vayishlach-D'var Torah-Rabbi Yakira

And he sent Yaakov’s life was one of never-ending struggles. Yaakov is leaving Lavan’s territory. After more than 20 years of separation, Yaakov is about to meet Esav, who had vowed to kill him, and try to reconcile their differences. In order to prepare for the encounter, Yaakov sent angelic messengers to find out Esav’s whereabouts, The …

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