Tag Archives: Midrash

Jews Are A Merciful People

In a 1994 lecture on Gen. 50, Dennis Prager talked about verse 17: “And Joseph wept when they [his brothers] spoke to him.” Dennis: The rabbis taught in a midrash — “he who shows himself merciful to his fellow man … Continue reading

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Los Angeles Superior Court Petitioned To Confirm RCC Ruling Against San Fernando Valley’s Rabbi Samuel Ohana

The RCC already ruled on behalf of the widow against the rabbi of Beth Midrash Mishkan Israel (13312 Burbank Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA 91401) in a dispute over four Torah scrolls. Here’s a pdf of the latest petition in the … Continue reading

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Monica Talks About Her Journey To Judaism

Midrash gave her a way to love the God of the Hebrew Bible. Is Franz Rosenzweig the way in to Torah? ‘The Star of Redemption.’ He’s elusive. Monica loves Immanuel Levinas. Full video here.

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San Fernando Valley Shul Reviews

Beis Midrash Toras HaShem (O); 12422 Chandler Blvd, Valley Village, CA 91607; Phone 818-980-6934; http://torashashem.blogspot.com Prayer: B+ Friendliness: C+ Food: B Singles: D Decor: B Average Age of membership: 40. Misc: Good kiddish and decent childcare. The shul is comprised … Continue reading

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