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Rabbi Michael Barclay
Aug 5, 20213 min read
Elul: A Time to Prepare for Intimacy
On September 6th Jews around the world will begin observing the holiday of Rosh HaShanah and the Ten Days of Awe.
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Rabbi Michael Barclay
Jul 29, 20214 min read
Eikev: Actions Lead to Consequences
Why don’t we always get what we want from God, and why does God even allow people to be in pain?
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Rabbi Michael Barclay
Jul 23, 20214 min read
V’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.
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Rabbi Michael Barclay
Jul 15, 20214 min read
Tisha b’Av: Turning Darkness Into Light
This Saturday night begins the holy day of Tisha b’Av, the ninth day of the Hebrew month of Av…the saddest day in the Jewish calendar.
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Rabbi Michael Barclay
Jul 8, 20214 min read
Matot/Masei: Our Word is Our Bond
Although there are 54 Torah portions, there are only 50 or 51 Shabbats per year, and that doesn’t count those Shabbats that have special...
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Rabbi Michael Barclay
Jan 29, 20215 min read
Beshalach - Peace & Respect over Victory & Destruction
The Torah portion this week has so many teachings and powerful images that it is difficult to discuss just one.
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Rabbi Michael Barclay
Jan 22, 20215 min read
Bo – Ivri Anochi! I am a Jew!
God’s actions are often inexplicable, but in this week’s Torah reading of “Bo” (Ex. 10:1-13:16)
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