Part II THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FAITH IN GOD AND TRUST IN G-D The simplest way to differentiate the two is by giving examples of what faith in G-d, and trust in G-d look like. First example: A man buys a lottery ticket. You have faith that G-d is: Omnipotent, that he can do anything Omnicient,…
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Slovie: An Antidote to a World Gone Mad
An Antidote to a World Gone Mad By Slovie Jungreis-Wolff October 13, 2024 Who could imagine that the atrocities of October 7th would bring tens of thousands around the world to march in support of such barbarism? Israel is attacked, men, women and children are slaughtered, and innocent victims and wounded are blamed. Hamas took 250…
Slovie: My Near Miss
My Near Miss 6 Life-Changing Benefits of Forgiveness by Slovie Jungreis-Wolff September 23, 2024 I was on my way to pick up my grandchildren for a fun day in the park. As the light turned green, I crossed a large boulevard, excited to have time together with my little ones. Looking out my window to the…
Chochmas Nashim: The Winds of Change Are Blowing In
CHOCHMAS NASHIM: THE WINDS OF CHANGE ARE BLOWING IN By: Suri Davis I regularly walk in to Judaica Plus to scan new seforim that have been written and published. As many of you who have read my dvar torahs this year will know, I have quoted a lot from Shaar Habitachon since I found…
Chochmas Nashim: Ki Tavo: Lo Yishama Od Chamas
CHOCHMAS NASHIM: KI TAVO: L0 YISHAMAH OD CHAMAS By: Suri Davis לֹא־יִשָּׁמַ֨ע ע֤וֹד חָמָס֙ בְּאַרְצֵ֔ךְ שֹׁ֥ד וָשֶׁ֖בֶר בִּגְבוּלָ֑יִךְ וְקָרָ֤את יְשׁוּעָה֙ חוֹמֹתַ֔יִךְ וּשְׁעָרַ֖יִךְ תְּהִלָּֽה׃ The cry “Violence!” Shall no more be heard in your land, Nor “Wrack and ruin!” Within your borders. And you shall name your walls “Victory” And your gates “Renown.” לֹא־יִֽהְיֶה־לָּ֨ךְ ע֤וֹד הַשֶּׁ֙מֶשׁ֙…
Suri: The Choice to Forgive
THE CHOICE BY DR. EDITH EVA EGER: FORGIVENESS OPINION: LENORE S. DAVIS Seven years ago, I read in the New York Times book review of this book, newly published, by a Holocaust survivor in her 90’s, entitled The Choice, so I ordered the book and read it, and it did not resonate with me. …
Chochmas Nashim: Re’eh” A Thimble or a Gallon?
CHOCHMAS NASHIM: RE’EH: A THIMBLE OR A GALLON? By: Suri Davis I want to hone in on a verse in this week’s torah portion: Deuteronomy 12:28: “Observe and hear all these words which I command you, that it may go well with you, and with your children after you forever, when you do that which…
Chochmas Nashim: I Ponder the Kotel/Be’eri
CHOCHMAS NASHIM: I PONDER THE KOTEL/BE’ERI By: Suri Davis These three weeks, are the beginning of a trajectory of reflection which extends from the Fast of the 17th of Tammuz, through Tisha B’av, going into the shofar blowing starting in Elul, Rosh Hashana, Yom Kippur, Sukkoth, and the other day on the horizon, which…
Rivki: Is It Worth It
Is It Worth It Rivki D. Rosenwald Esq., LMFT, CLC, SDS Are you the golf or tennis person? Wait, don’t tell me – – -neither! Or impress me with your athleticism -both! Maybe that’s great, but, a bit too great. Some people are out for the major commitment. 18 holes out on the course and…
Chochmas Nashim: Who Shall I Admire
B’SD CHOCHMAS NASHIM: BALAK: WHO SHALL I ADMIRE? By: Suri Davis I was in Le Chocolat this morning imbibing, when two lovely women approached me and told me they read the newsletter, they were gracious and charming and lovely, and I wished I had more time to get to know them before I rushed out.…