Michael BarclayJun 9, 2022Nasso: Fathers & SonsMy life changed when my sons were born. When I heard the mohel call their names, I heard myself called as the father to sons rather than ...
Michael BarclayMar 24, 2022Shemini: We Are What We EatI once heard an eager student ask Rabbi Ronnie Serr how he should go about becoming more observant.
Michael BarclayMar 15, 2022Purim – A Jewish Path for Addiction RecoveryAll the Festivals will be annulled in future time except for Purim” Midrash Mishlei 9:2
Michael BarclayDec 23, 2021Shemot: The Power of Women“But the midwives feared G-d, and did not as the King of Egypt commanded them, but saved the male children alive” ---Ex. 1:17
Michael BarclayDec 10, 2021Vayigash: The Ritual that Defines a JewThe primary ritual in Judaism is the brit milah, the circumcision that has been part of our culture since Abraham (Gen 17)...
Michael BarclayOct 22, 2021Vayera: The Blessings of HospitalityThis week’s Torah portion of Vayera (Gen. 18:1-22:24) has one of the most important teachings found in Judaism, or any authentic faith .....