All my limbs shall declare, “God, who is like You?” ~ Psalms 35:10 “The eye sees. The heart desires, and the body finishes the act.” The renowned medieval teacher and commentator on the Torah, Rashi, here makes a connection between
Through this series we will explore the concepts and connections of the magnificent number 7. In Rabbinical writings it is considered that the number seven possesses unique significance in the Torah and in Nature and that “all sevens are beloved.”
The name Israel stands for Shir-El, the Song of God. There are those who go beyond the boundaries of Israel to sing a song of humanity. They aspire towards humanity’s general goal and look towards its higher perfection. ~ Rav
Shabbat Shalom! – שבת שלום! We light the Shabbat lights and gather in Shefa – the resplendent radiance of the Shechina – the presence and peace of the Holy One among us. THE SHAPE AND MEANING OF THE SHIN
‘God puts tzaddikim in this world to testify to the fact that He exists.’ THE SHAPE AND MEANING OF THE REISH The Reish needs to be written very carefully. If the corner at the top right is not clearly rounded
‘Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,’ says the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6 12:6 THE SHAPE AND MEANING OF THE AYIN The name of the letter Ayin means eye! It’s a letter that ‘sees.’ It also
BHBW – THE ALEPH-BET KISLEV 5784 / 2023 SAMECH – סמך A day’s light fluxes in tides: pale and gleaming at dawn, the glare of noon,
BHBW – THE ALEPH-BET CHESHVAN 5784 / 2023 NUN If there is a prophet among you, I, the LORD, will make Myself known to him in a
BHBW – THE ALEPH-BET TISHREI 5784 / 2023 MEM Shout for joy to Adonai all the earth; burst into song, sing with joy, make music to Adonai.
BHBW – THE ALEPH-BET ELUL 5783 / 2023 CAF- LA’MED Who shall ascend
Man needs difficulties; they are necessary for [ mental, physical, and spiritual ] health! ~ Carl Jung THE SHAPE AND NAME OF THE ZAYIN The letter Zayin is in the shape of a Vav whose head extends in both directions ’crowning’
You, imprisoned in the shells in which society, state, church, school, economy, public opinion, and your own pride have stuck you – indirect one among indirect ones, break through your shells, become direct…have [ good and true ] contact. ~
BHBW – THE ALEPH-BET SIVAN 5783 / 2023 HEI – VAV Not with toil and not with struggle, but by the word of His mouth did
BHBW – THE ALEPH-BET IYYAR 5783 / 2023 GIMMEL – DALET Don’t underestimate kindness, Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind
ALEPH and BET Each Hebrew letter is a vessel for ideas and truth that HaShem has given to the world. ~ Reb Nosson of Breslov Being the Word of G-d, Hebrew is a sacred language. In Jewish tradition it is
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