Shabbat Talks — August 15, 2020
Shabbat talks by Rabbi Zell for week ending August 15, 2020.
NO AX TO GRIND
The Jewish National Fund should have gone out on a limb. Last week would have afforded the JNF yet another excellent opportunity to promote trees. For it was last Tuesday, the Talmud tells us, that a special name was conferred upon the 15th of the Hebrew month of Av. Although still very much in the midst of summer, our rabbinic […]
Mazel Tov and Judaism
What Judaism says about mazel tov, as explained by Rabbi Zell.
Yiddish Words for Illness
Learn about Yiddish words for illness with Rabbi Zell. Download word list (opens in a new tab or new page), then watch the videos. There is no reason to be skittish about Yiddish!
THE KEYS WE HOLD
Although there are better known stories depicting last week’s stain on Jewish history, there is one that holds greater meaning for me than all the rest. It depicts young Kohanim or priests in training, ascending the roof of the Beit HaMikdash with keys to various chambers of the holy edifice in their hands. Turning their faces heavenward, these young Kohanim […]
