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On the light side of life for a change, takes us to the port on a stroll and a surprise visitor waits for a fish and enjoys the warmth of the sun.
B”H PARSHAT SHEMINI (by Yehuda HaKohen) “For I am HaShem your G-D – you are to sanctify yourselves and you shall be Kedoshim, for I am Kadosh; and you shall not contaminate yourselves through any teeming thing that creeps on the earth. For I am HaShem Who elevates you from the land of Egypt to be a G-D unto you; you shall be Kedoshim, for I am Kadosh.” (VAYIKRA 11:44-45)
by Yehuda HaKohen Throughout the entire Scroll of ESTHER, G-D’s Name does not appear even once. Upon a casual reading, it would seem that Haman, Ahashverosh, Mordechai and Esther are fully responsible for the events of the story. Intrigue, human jealousies and political machinations all account for the twists and turns within the Megillah as events of great significance to the Jewish Nation unfold.
On the way to Yafo on the Promenade in Tel Aviv we met some unexpected artists and angels.
This gifted international artist works in glass and has created a special exhibit for the Litvak Gallery in Tel Aviv. Born in 1941 in Tacoma, Washington, Dale Chihuly was introduced to glass while studying interior design at the University of Washington. After Graduating in 1965, Chihuly enrolled in the first glass program in the country at the University of Wisconsin. He continued his studies at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), where he later established the school’s renowned glass program and taught for over a decade.
by Yehuda HaKohen. Sculpture by Phillip Ratner. Throughout history, leadership has played an essential role in the life of the Hebrew Nation. While Israel has at many times been blessed with great shepherds who have brought our people to fantastic heights, poor leadership has too often resulted in disaster. VAYAKHEL offers a glimpse of improper Jewish leadership from which we can discern the attributes a true leader of Israel should possess.
