Tu Bishvat – Protect That Seed
Tu Bishvat is the Holiday of Trees. What can we learn from Trees? We know that MAN IS LIKE A TREE. Rabbi Aharon Pessin shares an important lesson from the trees.
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Tag: Parenting
Keeping It Private
In the Torah portion of Matot-Masei, hidden in a small verse in the book of Numbers, Rabbi Enkin shares a lesson of fine character from our teacher Moses. A tip for good parenting and good leadership.
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Learning Greatness From Moses
In the Torah portion of Chukat we read about the song that the Jewish people sung in celebration and thanksgiving for the well that followed them and provided water for them, through out their journey in the desert – however, there is another place in the Torah when the Jews also sing a song of Thanks to God, but there is a difference in the wording of these 2 verses. Why is that? Rabbi Ari Enkin shares the lesson.
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Don’t Underestimate Your Role as a Parent
In the Torah portion of Shemot, we read about the Jewish midwives. One of their names was Shifra and the other one was Puah. Yet we know that Shifra and Puah were actually Yocheved and Miram – the mother and sister or Moses. These are women who were also leaders of the Jewish people, why did the Torah give them names that represent seemingly menial tasks?
Rabb Ari Enkin shares…
Chanukah – The Secret of its Popularity
Chanukah is definitely one of the most widely observant holidays. No matter how far a Jew is from observance, he or she still has something Chanukah related in their home around this time of year. What is the secret to this connection to Chanukah? Rabbi Ari Enkin shares..
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Judaism: Is An Ultrasound Permitted?
Rabbi Enkin is often asked by women if the Torah permits an ultrasound to reveal the gender of a baby before it’s born. Perhaps the answer can be found in the Torah Portion of Toldot when Rebecca and Isaac have twins, Jacob and Esau. Rabbi Ari Enkin Shares the insight.
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The Key to True Leadership & Parenting
Throughout the Torah there are many conversations recorded. Between Abraham and Sarah, Abraham and the angles who came to visit him, Abraham and the Kings – but yet there is only 1 short conversation between Abraham and his beloved son Isaac. A total of only 15 words. How is it that Isaac became who he was with very little fatherly input and fatherly teachings? What was the parenting and leadership secret that was known to Abraham?
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Covid-19: Stuck At Home Parenting Tips (70 Sec)
Due to covid-19 pandemic, parents have a huge challenge – what do they do with the kids now that everyone is stuck at home? Things can get crazy and overwhelming. Eliav Friedman, MSW shares a few tips to help you stay on top of your game in parenting, during these difficult times.
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The Role of Fire in Judaism (2 min)
When the Jewish people received the Torah on mount sinai, there was smoke, fire, and lightning. Was it so important that the Torah be received in fire? What role does fire play in Judaism?
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Good Habits Stick (70 sec)
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