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Lazer Gurkow

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Rabbi Gurkow is spiritual leader of congregation Beth Tefilah in London, Ontario. He has lectured extensively on a variety of Jewish topics, and his articles have appeared in many print and online publications. For more on Rabbi Gurkow and his wrtings and talks, please click here.

Circular Logic

By Lazer Gurkow

The Breaking of Tablets? I thought we were past that? That was the beginning of the journey, 131 days ago. This was supposed to be its culmination! Are we turning the clock back?

Learning & Values » Weekly Torah (Parshah) » Devarim - Deuteronomy » V'Zot HaBerachah » From the Chassidic Masters

The Circle of Faith In Times of Crisis

By Lazer Gurkow

A story is told of a man who was driving about, desperate to find a parking spot. With no spots available, he called out, “Dear G‑d, give me a parking spot and I will pledge a thousand dollars to charity.”

Learning & Values » Weekly Torah (Parshah) » Shemot - Exodus » Beshalach » Parshah Columnists » Inner Stream

G‑d Giveth, the Thief Taketh

By Lazer Gurkow

The Theft When my family returned from a two-day trip, we found our home burglarized. The thief broke a window to gain access, rifled through drawers, left a mess, and walked away with a few meager items and a charity box. The things he took were just ...

Learning & Values » Weekly Torah (Parshah) » Shemot - Exodus » Bo » Parshah Columnists » Inner Stream

The Daily Escape

By Lazer Gurkow

Over the course of history, our people experienced many miracles, but the only miracle we deliberately recall every day is the Exodus from Egypt. Why is this one different?

Learning & Values » Weekly Torah (Parshah) » Shemot - Exodus » Va'eira » Parshah Columnists » Inner Stream

Why Divorce Is Necessary And how to bolster marriage

By Lazer Gurkow

If we forgo our independence in favor of love, we grow resentful of those we love. If we jealously guard our independence, we risk alienating the ones we love. There must be a happy medium that enables us to retain our independence and our love...

Community & Family » Relationships » Love & Judaism

Tzedakah The Jewish concept of charity Video

By Lazer Gurkow

This series gives a comprehensive overview of the mitzvah of giving charity.

Jewish.TV » Torah Classes

The Love Deficit: What I've learned from the US Debt Crisis Blog

By Lazer Gurkow

Simply put, the Government can get away with things that would ruin the average citizen...

Community & Family » News & Current Events » Views on the News

Osama Bin Laden is Gone Blog

By Lazer Gurkow

Today, if something does not happen immediately we relegate it to the “impossible” pile. If it hasn’t already occurred, we simply assume it cannot and will not...

Community & Family » News & Current Events » Views on the News

Insights into Ashrei The Beauty of Psalm 145 Video

By Lazer Gurkow

The Talmud praises those who recite Psalms 145 – also known as the prayer of Ashrei – each day. This series provides thoughtful insights into the deeper meaning of the verses of this prayer.

Jewish.TV » Torah Classes

Around the Year Sermonettes Inspirational Messages on the Festivals and Holidays Video

By Lazer Gurkow

Jewish.TV » Viewpoints

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