During the traveling in the desert, they were bereft of water and complained to Moshe that they were very thirsty. The only available water was bitter and unfit to drink. Moshe took a stick as commanded by Hashem which was caustic and tossed it into the water. The acerbic piece of wood actually sweetened the water allowing the people to quench their thirst.
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When Hashem commanded Moshe to lead the uprising against Pharoah and extricate the nation from bondage, he retorted that they will not believe me. Hashem punished him for that and to insure that their faith would be strengthened he gave Moshe signs to present to the people.
Yaakov gave Yosef a double portion in the land one for each of his sons. The area which was given to them was ‘conquered’ by Yaakov through his sword and bow. The Aramaic translation of this verse alludes to davening. And the Talmud also refers to the sword and bow as an allusion to davening.
Our Chanukah Chinese Extravaganza was a night to remember! From the competitive Texas Dreidel Tournament to creative kids’ crafts, the event was filled with light, laughter, and joy for all ages. Check out our photo gallery to see the highlights and spot some familiar faces!
Our Olami Denver Experience joined another amazing trip to Israel last week – just in time to celebrate Chanukah together! It was an unforgettable journey of connection, discovery, and inspiration. Check out our photo gallery to relive the highlights and feel the magic of our adventure!
The entire region was suffering from a famine and the house of Yaakov was no different. He had sent his sons to Egypt to procure food but tragedy had struck when they encountered the viceroy who was visibly cruel to them. Of course, they didn’t realize that he was their brother Yosef and had recognized them and therefore he had a plan in mind of which they were unaware.
Yaakov sent Yosef to his brothers in Shechem. Although there was a degree of tension between him and his brothers, nonetheless he obeyed his father and went to check up on them. Eventually he became lost and encountered someone, unbeknownst to him that it was an angel, and he was told that they had relocated to Dosan.
This is a pretty common cliché with which we are familiar. However, did we ever think that our great Patriarch Yaakov would also suffer from fear? After all, Hashem guaranteed him that he would return to his father’s home safe and sound. Even though he was now facing a powerful adversary Eisav who was approaching with what seemed to be a formidable army, just as the Egyptian forces were routed when they left bondage, so too, Hashem could destroy them in an instant. And, of course, Yaakov was surely aware of this. So why was he frightened?
Our Family Experience Chanukah Paint Party was a joyful celebration of creativity and connection! Families came together to create beautiful Chanukah-themed artwork, enjoying the warmth of community and the light of the holiday. Laughter, colorful paint strokes, and the spirit of Chanukah filled the room, making it a memorable event for everyone. Check out the highlights in our photo gallery!