18 Cheshvan 5777 – Vayeira
Angels and Demons in Jewish tradition… Was bestselling novelist Dan Brown correct in his depiction of ‘Angels and Demons’ according to Jewish tradition? Do such beings really exist? In this week’s Parasha of Vayeira, we read how Abraham is confronted by three men who approached his tent in the heat of the day. The commentators […]
11 Cheshvan 5777 – Lech-Lecha
The US has a new president and the entire world is in shock! Everyone is wondering the same thing. How did the polls get it so wrong? More importantly, what will the world look like under Trump leadership? This election process has been the most interesting in many years because both candidates have been controversial […]
4 Cheshvan 5777 – Noach
Chana Raizel and I are looking forward to being back in Shule this Shabbat, after having been away last Shabbat in Hobart, Tasmania! We went to take part in a special Centenary of Anzac service in my capacity as Jewish Military Chaplain and while we were there, I also lead all Shabbat services in the […]
27 Tishri 5777 – Bereishit
What a lively and exhilarating Sukkot and Simchat Torah we experienced at Maroubra Shul this week! I loved seeing so many people take part in our services and so many kids participate in the dancing! I will miss being with you in Shul this weekend as I will be visiting the Jewish community in Hobart, […]
20 Tishri 5777 – Sukkot
On Sukkoth we leave our secure homes and dwell, literally, in a fragile and rickety hut. Sounds crazy ey? Yes there is deep meaning and significance behind every action and custom in Judaism. Allow me to illustrate through an incident that happened on Thursday morning this week. Some of you may know that Chana Raizel […]
13 Tishri 5777, Ha ‘azinu
Are your chests still sensitive from all the confessional “Al Chet’s” we recited in Shul over Yom Kippur??? Mine is. But WOW!!! What an uplifting and inspiring Yom Kippur we experienced at Maroubra Shul! A few people requested that I write up some of the ideas that I shared with you over Yom Tov. So […]
6 Tishri 5777, Vayelech
Shana Tova to you. I hope you all enjoyed the atmosphere in Shule over Rosh Hashana and left as uplifted and inspired as I did! They tell the story about a beautiful nightingale bird that each Sunday afternoon would hold a concert in the forest. All of the animals would assemble to listen to the […]
Two Minutes of Torah – 20 Elul, 5776
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpwFQ4_VQ2M This week’s parsha is Ki Tavo
Two Minutes of Torah – 13 Elul, 5776
7 Elul 5776, Shoftim
I just returned from the JNF Gala dinner where Entebbe Hero and previous IDF Chief of Staff, Shaul Mofaz was special guest. He was Commander of the Israeli security force at the Entebbe airport that fateful night in 1976 and was tasked to oversee the successful evacuation of some 106 hostages held by terrorists. After […]