Parashat VaYera – What do you see?

Parashat VaYera – What do you see?

by | Nov 1, 2017 | Blog, My Jewish Journey

Superman had x-ray vision – the ability to see through solid objects.  I – and I’m sure many of you – have the power to see things our family members swear are nowhere in sight.  We can describe the location of every object in the fridge and pantry as our children...
Parashat Noach – Finding the light

Parashat Noach – Finding the light

by | Oct 19, 2017 | Blog, My Jewish Journey

This week’s parashah is the story of Noah and the ark. God tells Noah he is going to destroy the earth because the people are corrupt and He gives Noah very specific instructions and measurements so he can build an ark for himself and his family and two of every...
Sukkot – Stuffing the Sukkah with Joy

Sukkot – Stuffing the Sukkah with Joy

by | Oct 3, 2017 | Blog, My Jewish Journey

“What are you making for Sukkot?” my daughter asks me.  “We always have pumpkin soup in the sukkah,” she adds.  “And stuffed zucchini?” You usually make that too.” “Are you going to make stuffed cabbage this year,” my husband asks.  “It’s my favourite.” Everyone has...
Yom Kippur – Because of the Children

Yom Kippur – Because of the Children

by | Sep 26, 2017 | Blog, My Jewish Journey

There is a story told of Rabbi Akiva that the only time he ever said, “It is time to stop studying,” was on the eve of Passover and on the eve of Yom Kippur. He wanted to leave the house of study early on the eve of Passover “because of the children” – so they should...