Survivor, Persia!
We will be celebrating the festival of Purim very soon, so I would like to give…
Whitewashing History
I have recently been teaching some ideas from two great Rabbis of Prague, the Maharal and…
Rabbi Mordechai Becher’s VLog – The Month of Adar 5777
When the month of Adar begins, one should increase one’s happiness. Rabbi Mordechai Becher asks where is…
Rabbi Mordechai Becher’s VLog – A Just Society – Parshat Mishpatim 5777
Rabbi Mordechai Becher explains that the basic interpersonal laws of society which are mentioned in this…
Laws that Elevate
This week’s parsha, Mishpatim, follows the description of the revelation at Mt. Sinai, the giving of…
Torah From Heaven…On Earth
This week’s Torah portion, Yitro, relates the events of the revelation on Mt. Sinai, at which…
Rabbi Mordechai Becher’s VLog – The Kohen and the Priest – Parshat Yitro 5777
What is the difference between a Cohen and a pagan priest? A fascinating analysis of their…
Rabbi Mordechai Becher’s VLog – Mind Control or Controlling your Mind – Parshat Beshalach 5777
G-d wants me to be a thinking person, not a minion or a drone. Rabbi Becher…
Shevat and the Land of Israel
Now that we are in the month of Shevat, approaching the 15th of Shevat, TU Bishvat,…
Rabbi Mordechai Becher’s VLog – Strangers are Equal – Parshat Bo 5777
In this parsha we are introduced to the term “…and the stranger that dwells with you.”…