Bernard S. Antin's Blog – March 2009 Archive (4)

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REAL SHALOM

The sacrificial service discussed in VaYikra is the second of the three pillars upon which the world rests along with Torah and acts of kindness (Avot 1:2). The Hebrew word for sacrifice is Korban, a variant on the word Karov , close. So conceptually a sacrifice is the means for drawing close to G-D. At first the notion that to draw close to G-D another creature would need to die seems quite disturbing. Yet, bringing sacrifices is such an important place in the Torah based world view that it is… Continue

Added by Bernard S. Antin on March 26, 2009 at 4:12am — No Comments

BROTHERS

The connection between the Sidra and the Haggadah is fascinating in its implications for understanding the dynamics of Jews between themselves and as a community.



The sidra begins “And Moshe assembled the whole congregation of Bene Yisrael and said to them those things that G-D commanded that be done” (Shemot 35:1). The Ramban ZT’L ZY’A points out the command to build the Tabernacle symbolized the reconciliation between Israel and G-D in the aftermath of the Golden… Continue

Added by Bernard S. Antin on March 19, 2009 at 5:59am — No Comments

THROWING IN THE TOWEL IS NOT AN OPITION

The Talmudic Tractate Megilah begins with a description of alternate dates for Megilah reading. Jews living in outlying rural areas would come to a central town on Mondays and Thursdays as these were Market days and when the Rabbinic Courts would be session. If Purim occurred on a Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday, would necessitate a third trip to town. All this traveling would interfere with the Country Jews’ ability to supply the town with its needs. Therefore, the Megilah could be read… Continue

Added by Bernard S. Antin on March 12, 2009 at 6:17am — No Comments

THE CLOTHES FIT THE MAN

Just as a way to start off there is an interesting custom connected with Shabbat Zachor. About seven years ago My wife and I were in London for Parshat Zachor and our hosts Satmar Chassidim in Stanford Hill ate Amalek How? with Four different types of Kugel in Yiddish Apple (begins with an Ayin) Merrin (carrot) Luchon(noodle) and Kartufel (potato)

A dramatic and if I might add tasty way of consuming our enemies.



Almost on a daily basis one sees those who lead nations behave in… Continue

Added by Bernard S. Antin on March 5, 2009 at 5:30am — No Comments

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