Kol Shearith Israel

Parashat Ekev – English

Devarim – Deuteronomy 7:12-11:25 Rabbi Rami Pavolotzky B’nei Israel Congregation, Costa Rica  Mitzvot Observance and Health        This week’s parashah begins with the blessings promised by God to the people of Israel if they observe His commandments, once they settle in the land of Israel.  The following verse caught my attention:   “And the Lord will take away from …

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Shabat Najamu – Parashat Vaetjanán – English

Shema Israel Adonai Elohenu Adonai Echad. Hear (understand), O Israel: the Lord our God, the Lord is one.       (Deut. 6:4)  Six words sum up the essence of Jewish identity.  Six words, recited twice each day (in the morning and at night) to reaffirm who we are.  Six words that enclose stories of faith, martyrdom and …

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