It is so exciting that today, after having returned to the Land of Israel, we can finally keep some of the laws of the Land described in our weekly Torah portion Behar. Just as it is said: “More than the Israel has kept Shabbat, Shabbat has kept Israel,” likewise we...
View over Bat AyinThis Thursday we celebrate Yom Haatzmaut, which is not just a matter of national independence and security, but on this day we have passed the border (מחסום) that separates between exile and redemption. The way is still long, but we are on the other...
Dear Friends, Pesach has been such a beautiful season of power and intensity. I have literally watched how the dry sticks looking tree-branches have woken up, opening new lush green leaves in a couple of days. During Pesach our love and passion awakens together with...
B’erot’s Blooming GardenI have often wondered why in Israel the exhausting Pesach preparations always coincide with planting the summer garden. It seems there is never enough time to both clean and garden. Today it became clear to me that in preparation...
Rebbetzin Chana Bracha with her parents in Denmark at her father’s 85th birthday Dear Friends, While celebrating my father’s 85th birthday in Denmark, I continue the theme of gift giving in my parasha meditation. The animal sacrifices are difficult to relate to,...
Dear Friends, Purim at B’erot was as every year such a heart opening experience, with a great balance of Torah, play and prayer, not to mention the delicious feast! Now it’s time to get ready for Pesach, and clear our energy fields from all the extras. This is a...
