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...
by Rabbi Ellen S. Wolintz-Fields
Parashat Ki Tavo begins with the First Fruits Ceremony, which was one of the ways that ancient Israelites, who were farmers, expressed their gratitude to God. The...
by Rabbi Ellen S. Wolintz-Fields
Parashat Ki Teitzei, provides many different laws to show that we are not only responsible for those we know, but also responsible for animals, our neighbors and those...
by Rabbi Ellen S. Wolintz-Fields
One of the original ideas of why we feel a responsibility for our fellow persons is based on a verse from this week’s Torah Reading, Parashat Shoftim, “Justice,...
by Rabbi Ellen S. Wolintz-Fields
This week’s Torah Reading, Parashat Re’eh, has a very personal meaning to me, because my father, Dr. Arthur H. Wolintz, died during the week of Parashat...
