Rabbi Michael BarclayAug 11, 20224 min readV’etchanan: Never ForgetA great deal of the Book of Deuteronomy is a recapitulation of the Hebrews’ journey into freedom through the speeches of Moses.
Rabbi Michael BarclayApr 7, 20224 min readShabbat HaGadol: A Time of Faith, Action, and CommunityThe Shabbat immediately preceding Passover is called “Shabbat HaGadol”, “the big Sabbath”.
Rabbi Michael BarclayMar 31, 20225 min readTazria: The Leprosy of Gossip“Life and Death are in the Hands of the Tongue” (Proverbs 18:21)
Rabbi Michael BarclayMar 3, 20225 min readPekudei: Eternal Change Through Physical ShiftsIn this final reading in the Book of Exodus, there are two important biblical concepts that are as important today as they were over 3000...
Rabbi Michael BarclayFeb 17, 20225 min readKi Tisa: Stepping Towards ForgivenessIdolatry. Sexual immorality. Murder. The description of the events of the Golden Calf in this week’s portion sound like the outline for...
Rabbi Michael BarclayJan 20, 20224 min readYitro: The Ultimate Wedding“I am my Beloved’s, and my Beloved is mine” ---Song of Songs 6:3 For months and sometimes even years we prepare for our wedding day.
Rabbi Michael BarclayJul 23, 20214 min readV’etchanan: Never Forget A great deal of the Book of Deuteronomy is a recapitulation of the Hebrews’ journey into freedom through the speeches of Moses.