by Rabbi David Levin | Dec 15, 2021 | Blessings, General
When we went to grandma and grandpa’s house to visit, some things stood out. Among them was a giant breakfront that contained the unique items they had collected over the years. I remember the porcelain figurines on display, delicate and colorful, gracing the shelves...
by Rabbi David Levin | Apr 17, 2020 | Blessings
Ana Bekoach is a mystical prayer employing the 42 letters of the name of God to create this mystical prayer. The acrostic is seven lines of six words each. The prayer is attributed to Nechuniah dating back to second- century Israel. Siddur Lev Shalem explains a...
by Rabbi David Levin | Apr 8, 2020 | Blessings, General
If you are celebrating this evening at a Seder table or anywhere else, Wishing you a joyous holiday- Chag Sameach Next Year in Jerusalem, Next year face to face.
by Rabbi David Levin | Apr 3, 2020 | General
Hanan Ben Ari shares this poignant song about our current situation. Although we feel isolated and alone, remember that we are connected by our humanity. We have the power to reach out to others and express the love and caring we feel. This will sustain us until the...