Chanukah is right around the corner and perhaps we need to somewhat meditate and consider what Chanukah is all about, how we should approach this wonderful Yom Tov and explore what it is that we anticipate to gain. As we know after the small Hasmonean army defeated the powerful Greeks, they began to search for oil to light the Menorah.
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Yaakov is poised to encounter his nemesis, Eisav and the anticipated encounter may be volatile. He davens to Hashem, prepares for battle and sends a large gift to his brother attempting to assuage his anger. In his prayer Yaakov mentions that with his staff he crossed the Jordan River.
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Yaakov passed by Mt. Moriah, the place where Akeidas Yitzchok took place, where his father was almost sacrificed and missed the opportunity to daven there. Suddenly he realized that he had gone past it and immediately decided to return and daven in that sanctified place. Rashi explains that the moment he elected to do so, the mountain actually physically uprooted and came to him.
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Rivka was instructed through Divine inspiration to tell Yaakov to get the blessings of the first born from Yitzchok. He was unaware of that and was concerned that his father would touch him and realize that he was not Eisav and curse him. Rivka dressed him with arms covered with animal fur and that would be sufficient to mislead Yitzchok.
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From post-Shabbos glow to pre-Shabbos prep, this week was packed with inspiration. We kicked things off with our Falling Into Light Havdallah Party—a warm, musical send-off to Shabbos with our Family Experience community. Then we caught Rabbi Dov Ber Cohen behind the scenes as he got ready for a full weekend of learning, connection, and beautifully catered meals.
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After Akeidas Yitzchok when Avrohom was seemingly commanded to offer his son to Hashem on the altar, he realized that he needed to find a wife for him. His trusted servant Eliezer was tasked with the mission to return to Avrohom’s family and select his spouse. He prayed to Hashem to indicate to him who would be a suitable wife for his master’s son.
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Last night’s Dialogues was something special—and now you can relive it! 🕯️💬✨
From the clink of wine glasses to the thoughtful conversations unfolding at every table, we tried to capture the spirit of the evening in this photo gallery. Scroll through, see if you spot yourself or a friend, and remember what it felt like to share big ideas with even bigger heart.
Feel free to share your favorites, and stay tuned… this is just the beginning of the Dialogues journey.
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The story of Lot, Avrohom’s nephew is a confusing and complex narrative. He was a disciple of Avrohom and continued in his master’s path of helping others. Even in Sodom renowned for its cruelty to wayfarers, Lot still insisted that he must invite guests to his home. When the angels showed up and planned to rescue Lot and his family, he pressured them to stay with him
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Last night’s Challah Bake was absolutely unforgettable — and now you can relive every delicious, joy-filled moment! From the dough-covered countertops to the laughter at every table, we’ve captured it all in a huge photo gallery. Grab a cup of coffee, scroll through the highlights, and see if you can spot yourself (or your favorite challah-braiding partner)!
Dive into the full gallery and celebrate this incredible night of community, creativity, and connection:
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Maimonides explains that Avrohom stood against the entire civilized world and preached about that there is only one Guiding Force in the world, Hashem. He wrote books proving his beliefs and even broke his father’s idols to demonstrate that they are powerless. Eventually Nimrod cast him into a fiery furnace and the heat was cooled off by the angels and he came out unscathed.
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