Michael Barclay
Nasso: Fathers & Sons
My 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 ...
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Michael Barclay
Jun 2, 2022
Bamidbar and Shavuot: The Wilderness & The Wedding
Many of our Sages from RaMBaM to Rebbe Schneerson recommended viewing current events through a filter of understanding the Torah portion...
Michael Barclay
May 12, 2022
Emor: Ethical Leadership Through Service
This week’s commentary is dedicated to the memory of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai...
Michael Barclay
Apr 7, 2022
Shabbat HaGadol: A Time of Faith, Action, and Community
The Shabbat immediately preceding Passover is called “Shabbat HaGadol”, “the big Sabbath”.
Michael Barclay
Mar 31, 2022
Tazria: The Leprosy of Gossip
“Life and Death are in the Hands of the Tongue” (Proverbs 18:21)
Michael Barclay
Mar 15, 2022
Purim – A Jewish Path for Addiction Recovery
All the Festivals will be annulled in future time except for Purim” Midrash Mishlei 9:2
Michael Barclay
Feb 11, 2022
Tetzaveh: To Divine From the Heart
The Urim and Thummim are something that is rarely discussed in the Reform Jewish world, although they have great importance both...
Michael Barclay
Jan 14, 2022
B’Shalach: To Seek Not Victory, But Peace
This week’s Torah portion contains one of the most powerful, and ethically challenging teachings in the Torah as the Hebrews cross...
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