![Understanding Joseph's actions]( "Courtesy") Understanding Joseph's actionsWhat could have been a swift though painful meeting becomes a drawn out process. What was Joseph’s purpose behind these actions?Rabbi Moshe Kempinski, 12/25/2020, 11:30 AM ![Seeing in the midst of darkness]( "Courtesy") Seeing in the midst of darkness Seeing behind the darkness, the curtains and camouflage, is a constant challenge to humanity. We see it in the Bible and we see it today..Rabbi Moshe Kempinski, 12/20/2020, 6:00 AM ![What did Isaac see in Esau?]( "Courtesy") What did Isaac see in Esau?Isaac rightly felt that Jacob's potential needed the help of Esau's activism, but that synergy can only happen at the end of time.Rabbi Moshe Kempinski, 12/2/2020, 9:50 AM ![To leave 'a place']( "Courtesy") To leave 'a place'There will be time where we all need the courage to exit and leave our safe and comfortable zones to do the work that needs to be done.Rabbi Moshe Kempinski, 11/27/2020, 12:38 AM ![Prayer and choices]( "Courtesy") Prayer and choicesPraying is a process that moves in two directions.Rabbi Moshe Kempinski, 11/20/2020, 12:13 PM ![Abraham's weapon against uncertainty]( "Courtesy") Abraham's weapon against uncertaintyThe greatest victory over disappointment and failure is the courage to move forward. Abraham's message for today is in this week's parasha.Rabbi Moshe Kempinski, 11/13/2020, 9:10 AM ![We are all part of the tikkun]( "Courtesy") We are all part of the tikkunCould others, even those seemingly much less worthy than Abraham, be part of the Divine plan of tikkun?Rabbi Moshe Kempinski, 11/4/2020, 2:17 PM ![Every man and woman can change the world]( "Courtesy") Every man and woman can change the worldOpinion polls are dangerous mainly due to their making us think that what we decide is insignificant. Abraham changed the world alone.Rabbi Moshe Kempinski, 11/1/2020, 11:49 AM ![A TZOHAR; light in and light out]( "moshe Kempinski") A TZOHAR; light in and light outThe word Tzohar's two possible meanings lead to the two fundamental ideas regarding man and his surroundings.Rabbi Moshe Kempinski, 10/23/2020, 1:00 PM ![Thorns and thistles]( "moshe Kempinski") Thorns and thistlesThe difference between the Hebrew letters Daled and Resh is almost indiscernable, but in two specific words, they make all the difference.Rabbi Moshe Kempinski, 10/16/2020, 8:00 AM ![Why ten days?]( "moshe Kempinski") Why ten days?The ten days are not there just in case you need more time, but so that the process of Teshuva can be assimilated into our lives.Rabbi Moshe Kempinski, 9/24/2020, 1:31 PM ![The beginning of time]( "moshe Kempinski") The beginning of timeWhen man became mortal and was faced with the prospect of death, the passage of time became an issue of great importance.Rabbi Moshe Kempinski, 9/21/2020, 2:55 PM ![What is your special mission?]( "Moshe Kempinski") What is your special mission?Equality is not the same as sameness. We are not expected to be the same but we must always continue to grow.Rabbi Moshe Kempinski, 9/14/2020, 1:18 PM ![Depending on faith]( "Moshe Kempinski") Depending on faithThe text in the Torah portion of Re’Eh begins with words that in their striking difference teaches us much of our journey in this worldRabbi Moshe Kempinski, 8/14/2020, 3:34 PM !["A mighty voice that did not cease"]( "moshe Kempinski") "A mighty voice that did not cease"The Torah portion that always follows the 9th of Av tells of G-d's Voice that 'did not cease'. And that is a powerful message to us.Rabbi Moshe Kempinski, 7/31/2020, 9:00 AM ![Words that can rebuild the Temple]( "צילום: PR") Words that can rebuild the TempleVows, oaths and obligations: nothing is ever said in a void or without some sort of ramifications.Rabbi Moshe Kempinski, 7/16/2020, 10:00 PM ![The prayers of the Daughters of Israel]( "צילום: PR") The prayers of the Daughters of IsraelPINCHAS Numbers 25:10–30:1 The modest and powerful place of prayer must be open and inviting to those women who truly understand prayer.Rabbi Moshe Kempinski, 7/10/2020, 1:00 PM ![Aliya: Running or becoming?]( "צילום: PR") Aliya: Running or becoming?Israel is not a place to escape or run to, although it can be that as well. Israel is a place to step up into higher purpose and meaning.Moshe Kempinski, 7/6/2020, 12:07 PM ![The source of blessing]( "moshe Kempinski") The source of blessingBalaam arrives at an astounding conclusion despitie his arrogance. How different are the words about him from those about Abraham!Rabbi Moshe Kempinski, 7/3/2020, 4:01 PM ![Mortality and hope]( "EMIH") Mortality and hopeJust as we know the inevitability of death, we know the inevitability of growth, the “hope” that breaks through the chains of mortality.Rabbi Moshe Kempinski, 6/29/2020, 3:49 PM ![Manna and the land of Israel]( "צילום: PR") Manna and the land of IsraelIsrael is a land where the miraculous and the natural are indistinguishable .That was true in the time of Joshua and even more in our days.Rabbi Moshe Kempinski, 6/6/2020, 11:30 PM
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