The Passover Prayer
A political prisoner found himself chained to a cell during Passover, victim of a despot ruler attempting to lift his public opinion polls. The incarcerated [...]
The Atoning Lamb of Passover
Torah Portion Bo, Exodus 10.1-13.16, Haftarah, Jeremiah 46.13-28 “For the Lord will pass through to strike the Egyptians; and when He sees the blood on [...]
When Enough is Not Enough
Torah Portion, Vayeira, (Genesis 18-22.24, II Kings 4.1-27) In preparation for this week’s Torah Portion I asked my wife if she had heard about [...]
The Mysterious Midrash of a Man Carrying His Cross
“As one Bearing His Cross on His Shoulders” Genesis Midrash Rabbah, 53.3 I live in a land of archeological wonders. Constantly I walk over shards [...]
Passover’s Cup of Salvation
On the night of Passover, we raise the Passover cup and lift our voices to sing the Hallel (praises). Within [...]