Rabbi Mordechai Becher’s VLog – Tragedy, Yes. Kristallnacht, No! – Chayei Sarah 5779
On October 27, 2018, a deranged man entered a synagogue in Pittsburgh, PA, and murdered 11…
The Soul, Mourning and the Afterlife
In this week’s parsha, Abraham mourns the passing of his wife, Sarah, and we, in the…
Harry’s Video Blog – Standing On One Foot – Parshat Chayei Sarah 5778
Harry Rothenberg reminds us that we need both feet firmly planted on the ground. View this…
Rabbi Mordechai Becher’s VLog – Prayer = Rest = Soul – Parshat Chayei Sarah 5778
The words “prayer”, “rest” and “soul” all share the same word in Hebrew. Rabbi Mordechai Becher…
The First Jewish Burial
This week’s Torah portion, Chayei Sarah, relates the details of the first Jewish burial, that of…
Harry’s Video Blog – Got Water? – Chayei Sarah 5777
Eliezer devises a test to help him find a bride for his master Abraham’s son, Isaac….
Harry’s Video Blog – Isaac to the Rescue! – Chayei Sarah 5776
While Abraham’s messenger is looking for a wife for Isaac, Isaac is looking for a new…
The Mitzvah of Burial and the Honor of the Dead – Chayei Sarah 5776
The earliest mention of burial is found in Genesis, when G-d speaks to Adam: “By the…
Rabbi Mordechai Becher’s VLog – Sarah The Happy – Chayei Sarah 5776
Rabbi Mordechai Becher discusses “Sarah The Happy.” View this video directly on Vimeo.
Harry’s Video Blog – No Regrets – Chayei Sarah 5775
Last week’s Torah portion ends with the triumphant return of Abraham and Isaac from the Binding…