transcribed by @feedyourneshama The Ohr HaChaim says that the custom for one who faces judgement is to wear black, wrap oneself in mourning, and neglect his hair and fingernails because he has no idea what the outcome may be. But not the Jewish nation. When…
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Written by Nalini Ibragimov – Rosh Chodesh Elul- I had the privilege of attending two weddings last night. There is nothing more magnificent than a Jewish wedding. There is no event more special, or more celebratory. The hall is adorned with flowers and candles. There…
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By, Nalini Ibragimov Disappointment is a sign of unconscious expectations. We expect our lives to unfold in a particular way. Get up, go to work, send the kids off, come home, supper, relax, bedtime. Repeat. Or some variation of this. We expect to marry and…
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Pesach ended a week ago, yet I’m still trying to find routine and normal sleep schedules for myself and my family. It was a beautiful holiday with unique opportunities to experience freedom as we are slowly climbing out of Covid restrictions. Freedom from something is…
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Purim Message by Nalini Ibragimov – Purim Sameyach! Megillat Esther translates into the Revelation of that which is Hidden.The ultimate concealment in this world is, of course, the concealment of the Creator Himself. In fact, Megillat Esther is the only book in all 24 books…
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By Nalini Ibragimov It’s interesting that the founding fathers of this country highlighted happiness as one of every American’s inalienable rights. Clearly, there is a natural desire to seek happiness and yet, we so often get confused, distracted and sidetracked by feelings of pleasure.My favorite…
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by: Nalini Ibragimov There is a well-known statement of our Sages that God sends the remedy before the ailment. This past week, the Torah reading of parshat Bo, described the last three plagues that the Egyptians had to bear. The eighth plague was arbeh, locusts,…
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There is a debate in the Talmud as to when exactly is the new year for the trees. We follow the opinion that the new year is on the 15th of Shevat but the dissenting opinion is that it is today, the first of Shevat….
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by Nalini Ibragimov I’m not one for war games but if I was a warrior, I think I would be all in and set out to destroy. Given that context, I find it interesting that the Greek army, which was renowned for their strength and…
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