News for Rabbi Moshe Kempinski
![Being children of Hashem]( "Courtesy") Being children of HashemBeing Hashem's children means we have obligations, but also that we must keep from harming ourselves.Moshe Kempinski, 13/08/2021 07:29 ![Reuven, Gad and the Three Weeks]( "Courtesy") Reuven, Gad and the Three WeeksMattot-Maasei Numbers 30:2–36:13: The lure of easy gratification and achievement has dulled our yearning for Hashem’s Temple and redemption.Rabbi Moshe Kempinski, 08/07/2021 22:28 ![Chukat:Living waters]( "Courtesy") Chukat:Living watersWe need to stop, rest and drink deeply from living waters before continuing the arid wilderness we seem to have entered.Rabbi Moshe Kempinski, 18/06/2021 17:17 !["The earth beneath them opened its mouth"]( "Courtesy") "The earth beneath them opened its mouth"The earth is a symbol of lower, base objectives, as in the new coalition focused on hatred and the self-aggrandizement of its leaders.Rabbi Moshe Kempinski, 10/06/2021 10:13 ![Walking with G-d]( "Courtesy") Walking with G-dTo be a Hebrew, an Ivri, means you never walk alone.Rabbi Moshe Kempinski, 25/05/2021 13:01 ![Yom Yerushalayim, holiday of miracles]( "Courtesy") Yom Yerushalayim, holiday of miraclesOne needs to always remember that behind very dark cloud the sun never ceases to shine and miracles never cease..Rabbi Moshe Kempinski, 10/05/2021 13:16 ![Moed: An appointed time]( "Courtesy") Moed: An appointed timeIn the Jewish view, dates and appointed times are gates through which time flows in a cyclical, upward spiral fashion, toward a purpose.Rabbi Moshe Kempinski, 28/04/2021 15:00 ![Six, seven and eight]( "Courtesy") Six, seven and eightAll numbers have symbolism in Judaism, but eight is a higher level than 7, which in turn is higher than 6.Rabbi Moshe Kempinski, 13/04/2021 10:00 ![The small aleph]( "Courtesy") The small alephThe aleph may be unusually small in the first word of the book of Leviticus, but its size symbolizes a secret power that depends on us.Rabbi Moshe Kempinski, 20/03/2021 22:05 ![Experiencing the Glory of G-d]( "Courtesy") Experiencing the Glory of G-dThe “Glory of G-d ” is usually seen as being synonymous with the concept of the Shechina - Presence of G-d . Yet that cannot be the case.Rabbi Moshe Kempinski, 13/03/2021 21:00 ![The gaze of the Cherubim]( "Courtesy") The gaze of the CherubimDid the cherubim gaze at one another or at the Ark? A profound idea can be learned from the answer to that questionRabbi Moshe Kempinski, 20/02/2021 19:00 ![The start of an eternal dialogue]( "Courtesy") The start of an eternal dialogueParshat Mishpatim Exodus 21:1–24:18: G-d talks and G-d speaks-is there a difference? The Jews agree to do and to listen-what comes first?Rabbi Moshe Kempinski, 12/02/2021 04:00 ![Encountering the Divine]( "Courtesy") Encountering the DivineYITRO; Exodus 18:1–20:23:Revelation, fear and a pathway to Hashem paved with three instructions.Rabbi Moshe Kempinski, 05/02/2021 13:02 ![Waiting through the night]( "Courtesy") Waiting through the nightFaith and Faithfulness amidst and through a "long night".Then and now.Rabbi Moshe Kempinski, 30/01/2021 20:48 ![Blessing our children]( "Courtesy") Blessing our childrenMy wife and I bless the children every Friday night with the words in this Torah reading followed by the Priestly Blessing.Rabbi Moshe Kempinski, 03/01/2021 13:00 ![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, 25/12/2020 11:30 ![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, 20/12/2020 06:00 ![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, 02/12/2020 09:50 ![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, 27/11/2020 00:38 ![Prayer and choices]( "Courtesy") Prayer and choicesPraying is a process that moves in two directions.Rabbi Moshe Kempinski, 20/11/2020 12:13 ![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, 13/11/2020 09:10 ![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, 04/11/2020 14:17 ![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, 01/11/2020 11:49 ![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, 23/10/2020 13:00 ![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, 16/10/2020 08:00 ![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, 24/09/2020 13:31 ![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, 21/09/2020 14:55 ![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, 14/09/2020 13:18 ![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, 14/08/2020 15:34 !["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, 31/07/2020 09:00 ![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, 16/07/2020 22:00 ![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, 10/07/2020 13:00 ![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, 06/07/2020 12:07 ![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, 03/07/2020 16:01 ![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, 29/06/2020 15:49 ![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, 06/06/2020 23:30
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