Parshas Korach – Look for Solutions
NHBZ Assistant Rabbi Okin – Parshas Korach (Look for Solutions).
Jacob escapes from his wicked brother Esau and travels to Charan, where he will stay with his uncle Laban. While spending the night at the future site of the Temple, G-d appears to Jacob in a dream. Rich in symbolism and meaning, the dream depicts a ladder extending from heaven to earth upon which angels…
“When I call out the Name of HaShem, ascribe greatness to our G-d.” This calling out, according to the Malbim and Rabbi Chaim of Volozhin, is one of Torah. Anyone who keeps the Torah and learns it learns the Name of HaShem. The Divine Presence rests upon him. A community calling out HaShem’s name, through…
In the first of this week’s two action-packed portions, Moses teaches the rules and restrictions governing oaths and vows. Promises are serious business. When we say that we plan to do something — even something as simple as, “I’ll call you later” — we’re bound by our words. Anticipating entrance into the land of Israel,…
Annual Membership Meeting and Election of Officers Sunday, Nov. 13, 11:00 am Did you ever wonder how the officers of NHBZ are elected?Do you want to have a say in the future direction of NHBZ?Do you want to express your opinions to the Board of Directors? You are invited to attend the Annual Membership Meeting…
Abraham was called by G-d to leave his homeland, his father’s house, and his position of status and prosperity to travel to the land that G-d would show him. Upon arrival with his wife Sarah and nephew Lot in the land of Israel, they discover it to be ravaged by a horrible famine. Traveling to…