Amalek and G-d's Name

Letters and Numbers of Torah - Beshalach

Aaron L. Raskin

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Beshalah

Topics: Parshah, Amalek, HaVaYaH, Amalek, Battle with, Beshalach

After fighting a war with the nation of Amalek, Moses says (Exodus 17:16) “There is a hand on the throne of G-d [swearing] that there shall be a war of G-d against ... More

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Rabbi Aaron L. Raskin is the official Chabad emissary to downtown Brooklyn and rabbi of Congregation B’nai Avraham in Brooklyn Heights, New York. He is the author of the books Letters of Light and By Divine Design, and the co-author of the book The Rabbi & The CEO.

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Posted: Feb 16, 2012

To "Sadness"

I read: "sadness fills (your) heart that (you) are so far from Jewishness." Remember, though, that no matter how distant you feel, G-d is near to you and is but a prayer away! :) Sometimes it feels overwhelming to start "doing Jewish" after being disconnected. I'm aware that the Polish Jewish community in Lodz was decimated during the Shoah, and that today very few Jews remain in Poland.

Still, is it possible for you to find a friend or family with whom to light Sabbath candles? Even have dinner? There are websites (Chabad?) where you can request to spend Shabbat with a family in your area! I'm going to do that!

I, too, often feel disconnected; my husband is a secular Jew and does not wish to have Sabbath dinner and say the blessings with me. It is lonely. I lit Hanukkah candles alone. Try lighting Sabbath candles this Friday. Take it slow and add a bit each week. And, most importantly, find a Jewish friend, even on facebook!! If you like, send me a friend request! We'll talk!

Posted By Pamela Sue Alexander, Portland, OR

Posted: Feb 8, 2012

complete

thank you...may The Name be complete quickly. And thank you for standing firm in teaching truth.

Posted By Mark, Preston, Oklahoma

Posted: Feb 2, 2012

sadness

sadness fills my heart that I'm so far from Jewishness. I'm descendent of Jacob; but I'm closer to Esau thinking. Let G-d support you. me too.

Posted By Anonymous, Łódź, Poland