Mayanot Moment - Vayechi
When Jacob embraced his estranged son, Joseph, for the first time in years, he recited the Shema. What was the special significance of saying this prayer? Presenter: Rabbi Breitowitz
| Topics: | Reunion of Jacob and Joseph, Shema, Vayechi |
Rabbi Yitzchak Breitowitz teaches ‘Contemporary Halachic Issues’ at Manyanot, a course that covers the interface of Jewish law and contemporary society. Prior to making aliyah to Israel four years ago, he was the Rabbi of the Woodside Synagogue in Silver Spring, and associate professor of Law at the University of Maryland.
Mayanot Institute of Jewish Studies, located in the heart of Jerusalem, offers a highly academic Judaic Studies curriculum taught by dynamic staff in a welcoming atmosphere. Mayanot offers annual, semester, winter, summer and post Taglit-Birthright Israel study programs for women and men ages 20 and over. If you would like to apply to study at Mayanot, you may do so online .
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