Yom Haatzmaut runs straight (at least ה’ אייר does) into Parshiyot Acharai Mot/Kedoshim that we will be reading this Shabbot. What is the significance of reading these two Torah portions immediately following our celebration of Yom Haatzmaut? The overall theme of Acharai Mot and that of Kedoshim
The focus of the third week of the Omer is the attribute of Tiferet. Commonly translated as splendor or harmony, this midda is personified by Yaakov Avinu. Yaakov was the “bachir haAvot” or the select individual among our exalted Avot. He attained this status because he was
After the first two cycles of questions, presenting the “gnut” or humiliation of the Exodus story, completed each time with praise of Hashem, discussed in Part I, we then come to “.והיא שעמדה” What role does והיא שעמדה play at this point? If you look closely at
There has been more literature written about the Haggadah than any other Jewish text. As much attention as the Seder receives, nonetheless, basic ideas of the overall structure of the Haggadah, specifically Maggid, remain unknown by many. Based on the approach of Rav Reuven Taragin (a Rebbe
The doors are open and we might as well start burning the chametz. We’re hosting a Barbecue and open-house next Monday, March 12, so you can meet the people, learn with the staff and get to know the beauty of Geva Binyamin – Adam. Located in the
Living in modern day, continuously expanding State of Israel creates interesting practical questions in Jewish law. Nine out of the twelve years that we have been married, the Miller Family has lived on the outskirts of Yerushalayim. Places like Mevasseret Tzion, where we spent our first four
What does it take to be a Jewish leader? Parshat Titzaveh usually falls out the shabbot before Purim. What is the connection between the two? How does Titzaveh help prepare us for Purim? Parshat Titzaveh is the only parsha in the Torah (from Moshe’s birth in P’
From it’s inception, Oro Shel Adam was meant to be a safe haven for Lone Soldiers, new Olim and families making Aliyah. Learn about Rabbi Miller’s vision for our beautiful community nestled in the hills of the ancient tribe of Binyamin.
Oro Shel Adam is committed to both the spiritual and worldly growth of our Olim. Recently (1/17/18), we invited R’ Tzvi Broker, a professional career counselor, to speak to our Olim about “Successfully navigating through Israel’s Professional and work world.” Tzvi gave a fantastic talk to a
In this week’s Parsha, Parshat Teruma, we are introduced to the concept of building the Mishkan\Tabernacle. God instructs Moshe Rabbenu about the different vessels and the external structure which will house the Divine Presence in camp of the Bnai Yisrael. What is the purpose of the Mishkan? Why
