By Rabbi Daniel Kripper Beth Israel Synagogue Aruba The story of Jacob and Esau’s reconciliation, after 20 years of estrangement, is one of the most moving stories in the Bible. Before they met, Jacob received ominous reports of Esau’s advance with an army and he prepared for the worst. However, the unexpected happened: when Esau …
By Rabbi Daniel Kripper Beth Israel Aruba Affirming the Past, Strengthening the Present Do you remember Lot’s wife, described in this Shabbat Portion? Yes, she is the famous character that turned into a pillar of salt for failing to heed the orders of the angels of deliverance while fleeing from the city of Sodom. And …
Los rabinos de la UJCL escriben sobre la Parashá de la semana Rabino Daniel Kripper Beth Israel Aruba Afirmar el pasado, reforzar el presente ¿Se acuerdan de la esposa de Lot, descrita en la parashá de esta semana? Sí, aquel personaje famoso que se convirtió en una columna de sal por no obedecer las órdenes …
By Rabbi Daniel A. Kripper Beth Israel Synagogue, Aruba The sanctity of Words What happened with last year? What did we hope for and what did we achieve? What did we gain? What did we give? The sublime night of Kol Nidre refers us to the profound meaning of promises, and how to handle the …
Los rabinos de la UJCL escriben sobre la Parashá de la semana Rabino Daniel A. Kripper Sinagoga Beth Israel, Aruba La santidad de la palabra ¿Qué fue del año que ha pasado? ¿Cuáles fueron nuestras aspiraciones y logros? ¿Qué es lo que nos llevamos? ¿Qué es lo que dimos? La sublime noche de Kol Nidrei nos …
by Rabbi Daniel A. Kripper Beth Israel Aruba This section of Reeh, almost in its entirety, deals with prescriptions related to public issues, which make up the organization of a fair society in accordance with the Torah. Three institutions stand out in the context of this social legislation: the tithe to help the poorest, the …
Los rabinos de la UJCL escriben sobre la Parashá de la semana Rabino Daniel A. Kripper Beth Israel Aruba Esta sección de Reé trata casi en su totalidad de prescripciones relacionadas con asuntos públicos, que hacen a la organización de una sociedad justa acorde a la Torá. Tres son las instituciones que sobresalen en este …
By Rabbi Daniel A. Kripper Beth Israel, Aruba This parashah tells the story of Pinchas, Aaron the Kohen Gadol’s grandson, a young man who dramatically proved his loyalty to pure monotheism. His feelings of fervor and dedication were so strong that, when he saw the sons of Israel involved in idolatry and promiscuity, he decided …
Los rabinos de la UJCL escriben sobre la Parashá de la semana. Rabino Daniel A. Kripper Beth Israel, Aruba La parashá cuenta la historia de Pinjás, nieto de Aarón, el Kohen Gadol, joven que demostró dramáticamente su lealtad hacia el monoteísmo puro. Sus sentimientos de fervor y dedicación eran tan intensos que al ver a …
By Rabbi Daniel Kripper Beth Israel, Aruba The Lord bless you and protect you! The Lord deal kindly and graciously with you! The Lord bestow His favor upon you and grant you peace! (Num. 6:24-26) One of the most well known passages of our religious inheritance is this triple priestly benediction, which we find in …
