by Rabbi Ellen S. Wolintz-Fields Parashat Chayyei Sarah is very apropos for the time we are living in. We read about Abraham finding a final resting place for Sarah, after she dies. Abraham wanted...
by Rabbi Ellen S. Wolintz-Fields This week’s Torah Reading, Parashat Vayera, begins with the story of the angels visiting Abraham as he is recuperating from his circumcision. This story teaches two very...
by Rabbi Ellen S. Wolintz-Fields In this week’s Torah Reading, Parashat Lekh-Lekha, we learn that Abram told his wife Sarai to tell the Egyptians that she is his sister, because if they hear she is his...
by Rabbi Ellen S. Wolintz-Fields Originally when I outlined what I would write for my WWOT, Weekly Words of Torah for Parashat Noach, in connection to the verse Kol Yisrael Arevim Zeh Ba’Zeh (All...
by Rabbi Ellen S. Wolintz-Fields Once again, on Simchat Torah, we began Sefer Bereshit, the book of Genesis, with Parashat Bereshit. At the same time that we began our reading of Bereshit,...
by Rabbi Ellen S. Wolintz-Fields Simchat Torah is one of the most joyous holidays. Many synagogues have some very unique traditions – such as rolling out the entire Torah, and pointing out specific parts...
by Rabbi Ellen S. Wolintz-Fields On the Holiday of Sukkot, we live in our temporary dwelling places, called sukkot, reminiscent of the huts the Children of Israel dwelled in while wandering...
by Rabbi Ellen S. Wolintz-Fields This week’s Torah Reading, Parashat Ha’azinu, means “Give ear.” This is Moses’ poem delivered during his final days. Although Moses is asking Heaven to...
by Rabbi Ellen S. Wolintz-Fields We recently received a letter from an organization that wished us a happy new year – but for a year way beyond 5784 – suggesting we dream of what we want that organization...
by Rabbi Ellen S. Wolintz-Fields Parashat Nitzavim-Vayeilech is a reaffirmation of the covenant made between God and the children of Israel; not just those of the generation in the Sinai Desert, but...
