Grief, generosity, and grounded choices shape the arc from Sarah’s passing to Rivka’s arrival at the well—and they also shape our Mondays. We walk through Chayei Sarah as more than history: it’s a diary of decisive moments that refuses to preach in bullet points. Instead, the text slows down at each crossroads—buying a burial plot in full view, drawing water for strangers, finding comfort after loss—and lets us learn how courage and kindness look when money, honor, and family are on the line....
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Grief, generosity, and grounded choices shape the arc from Sarah’s passing to Rivka’s arrival at the well—and they also shape our Mondays. We walk through Chayei Sarah as more than history: it’s a diary of decisive moments that refuses to preach in bullet points. Instead, the text slows down at each crossroads—buying a burial plot in full view, drawing water for strangers, finding comfort after loss—and lets us learn how courage and kindness look when money, honor, and family are on the line....
Parshas Bereishis: After a Stirring Elul, a Rousing Rosh Hashanah, an Emotional Yom Kippur, and a Rapturous Sukkos, the Question Remains: What Now?
The Weekly Parsha - With Michoel Brooke
35 minutes
1 month ago
Parshas Bereishis: After a Stirring Elul, a Rousing Rosh Hashanah, an Emotional Yom Kippur, and a Rapturous Sukkos, the Question Remains: What Now?
The holidays ignited a spark. Now comes the real test: can we carry that energy into the carpool lane, the Tuesday meeting, and the quiet space before bed? We walk through the entire journey from Elul’s wake-up call to Simchas Torah’s dance and turn each highlight into a practice you can hold onto when the calendar goes silent. No clichés—just a clear path to turning synagogue inspiration into weekday holiness. We begin by revisiting the landmarks: the shofar’s call, Kol Nidrei’s hush, the f...
The Weekly Parsha - With Michoel Brooke
Grief, generosity, and grounded choices shape the arc from Sarah’s passing to Rivka’s arrival at the well—and they also shape our Mondays. We walk through Chayei Sarah as more than history: it’s a diary of decisive moments that refuses to preach in bullet points. Instead, the text slows down at each crossroads—buying a burial plot in full view, drawing water for strangers, finding comfort after loss—and lets us learn how courage and kindness look when money, honor, and family are on the line....
