One of the perks of studying Torah is a glimpse into understanding life with tremendous insight and bringing to light principles that will guide us for our entire journey. This week we learn about the wayward son known as the ‘ben sorar u’morah.’
From families celebrating Shabbat together to young professionals gathering for an inspiring evening with David Last, it was another week filled with connection and community at TJE.
Take a look at some of our favorite moments from the week!
Meet Liron Topaz For the past 17 years, Liron Topaz has helped bring some pretty familiar characters to life. As an artist and filmmaker at DreamWorks, he has worked on some of the studio’s biggest films, including the Kung Fu Panda franchise, How to Train Your Dragon and The Bad Guys. His work has taken…
Meet Liron Topaz For the past 17 years, Liron Topaz has helped bring some pretty familiar characters to life. As an artist and filmmaker at DreamWorks, he has worked on some of the studio’s biggest films, including the Kung Fu Panda franchise, How to Train Your Dragon and The Bad Guys. His work has taken…
It’s been a busy week at TJE! From facility upgrades and a brand-new piece of technology to Wine & Cheese Gala calls and the start of Clean Speech Colorado filming, there’s a lot happening behind the scenes. Here’s a peek at what we’ve been up to this week!
A man went to visit a friend and was amazed to find him sitting at the table playing chess with his dog.
He stopped in the doorway and watched in absolute astonishment. The dog was sitting upright in a chair, studying the board, moving pieces with his paw, and apparently making some pretty good moves.
After a few minutes, the visitor couldn’t contain himself.
We are introduced to a very complex parsha of the corpse found between two cities. A measurement is done and the closest city is considered liable for the death of the individual. That of course in of itself is an interesting point to reflect upon but beyond that the end of the parsha has a very fascinating twist.
Two old friends, Isaac and Shmuel, are sitting across from each other in a cramped train compartment on the long ride from New York to Chicago.
For the first hour, neither says a word.
The second hour passes. Still, silence.
By the third hour, Shmuel finally looks out the window, shakes his head sadly, and lets out a deep, world-weary sigh.
“Oy…”
The end of the parsha deals with animals that we are prohibited to consume. The commentators intertwine the theme of sanctity which defines the nation with the ban against those forbidden animals. Nachmonides and others explain that the essence of the proscribed animals is antithesis to the very nature of the Jewish people.
Jewish Joke of the Week: Cholent Wisdom
A young bride decides to make her very first cholent for her new husband. Wanting to get it just right, she calls her mother for the family recipe.
Her mother says, “It’s easy. Potatoes, meat, beans, barley, spices… and right before you put it in the oven on Friday afternoon, cut exactly two inches off the meat bone and throw it away.”