Nature in the Parasha – Parashat NasoPrintable VersionDealing with the Grabbing Instinct BarleyEvery Jewish holiday is an opportunity to practice holy eating. I just completed my annual six-day juice fast coming out of it on Shavuot. While watching everyone at...
Nature in the Parasha – Parashat Bamidbar(This article is inspired by student articles written by Aharona Ganz and Chaya Berdugo) Printable VersionHearing the Sound of Silence – the Divine Voice Within The Judean DesertHere in Bat Ayin we live at the edge of the...
Nature in the Parasha – Parashat B’Chukotai Printable VersionBerot trip helping at a Gush Katif nursery in 2005From my window I am greeted by blooming pea-flowers, roses and jasmines. Their pleasant scent enthralls me as I walk to my backyard to pick a full...
Nature in the Parasha – Parashat Emor Printable Version My son, Meir, recently became a dog owner. Together with my daughter in law and granddaughters, their life has been enriched by the loving dog Chiquita. She mainly lives on their porch, but is allowed in...
Nature in the Parasha: Parashat Acharei Mot/KedoshimPrintable VersionDuring the week when the Land of Israel was returned back into Jewish hands after nearly 2000 years of exile we read Parashat Acharei Mot/Kedoshim. I just noted that the meaning of these Parshiot is,...
