Posts from November 2023

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Brith Milah

by Rabbi Yaakov Grunewald

The festival of Pesach is intrinsically connected to the mitzvah of circumcision, more so than any other Jewish holiday. It is highlighted in the Torah reading on the first day and resonates within the thematic fabric of the Haftarah. In ancient times, participation in Pesach’s celebratory rituals, particularly eating the Paschal Lamb, was exclusive to […]

BAR MITZVAH ON SHABBAT PARASHAT EKEV ON BERACHOT

by Rabbi Yaakov Grunewald

David, Today, as you stand before us, having beautifully recited the teachings and blessings, it’s imperative to deeply understand their significance. The Berachot, the blessings which our wise rabbis have crafted, serve not just as mere recitations but as powerful reminders of the divine interwoven into our everyday lives. From the foundational “Birkat Hamazon”, the […]