Rabbi Michael Barclay
Elul: A Time to Prepare for Intimacy
On September 6th Jews around the world will begin observing the holiday of Rosh HaShanah and the Ten Days of Awe.
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Rabbi Michael Barclay
- Jul 29, 2021
Eikev: Actions Lead to Consequences
Why don’t we always get what we want from God, and why does God even allow people to be in pain?
Rabbi Michael Barclay
- Jul 23, 2021
V’etchanan: Never Forget
A great deal of the Book of Deuteronomy is a recapitulation of the Hebrews’ journey into freedom through the speeches of Moses.
Rabbi Michael Barclay
- Jul 15, 2021
Tisha b’Av: Turning Darkness Into Light
This Saturday night begins the holy day of Tisha b’Av, the ninth day of the Hebrew month of Av…the saddest day in the Jewish calendar.
Rabbi Michael Barclay
- Jul 8, 2021
Matot/Masei: Our Word is Our Bond
Although there are 54 Torah portions, there are only 50 or 51 Shabbats per year, and that doesn’t count those Shabbats that have special...
Rabbi Michael Barclay
- Jan 29, 2021
Beshalach - Peace & Respect over Victory & Destruction
The Torah portion this week has so many teachings and powerful images that it is difficult to discuss just one.
Rabbi Michael Barclay
- Jan 22, 2021
Bo – Ivri Anochi! I am a Jew!
God’s actions are often inexplicable, but in this week’s Torah reading of “Bo” (Ex. 10:1-13:16)
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