Rabbi Michael BarclayMay 19, 20224 min readBehar: Resting for SuccessThis week’s Torah portion of Behar (Lev. 25:1-26:2) focuses almost entirely on the importance of the Sabbath.
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 BarclayJan 14, 20224 min readB’Shalach: To Seek Not Victory, But PeaceThis week’s Torah portion contains one of the most powerful, and ethically challenging teachings in the Torah as the Hebrews cross...
Rabbi Michael BarclayDec 31, 20216 min readVaera: Change is Coming, and It Will be a BlessingI constantly remind people of the power of the teaching of both the RaMBaM and the Lubavitcher Rebbe, who said that we could look through...
Rabbi Michael BarclayJul 29, 20214 min readEikev: Actions Lead to ConsequencesWhy don’t we always get what we want from God, and why does God even allow people to be in pain?
Rabbi Michael BarclayJul 4, 20216 min readHappy 4th of July As we celebrate this wonderful holiday and the beauty of the summer here in the Conejo Valley, we need to remember how the values of our...