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Daily Jewish Thought
[email protected] (Rabbi Yisroel Bernath)
Thoughts on spirituality, Kabbalah, Jewish thought, Judaism and Relationships. Rabbi Yisroel Bernath is the Senior Rabbi at Rohr Chabad of NDG and the Jewish Chaplain at Concordia University in Montreal, Canada. Cherished for his incredible warmth and non-judgmental personality, this hipster is not your typical rabbi. In 2012, Rabbi Bernath founded the smashing success JMatchmaking International, a network of Jewish dating sites. He has made several dozen matches to date! In addition to being a matchmaker and dating coach, Rabbi Bernath is also the author of three books, and continuously produces engaging content on his many social media & podcast platforms. As a professional voice-over artist, screen-writer, and actor, he has been a part of dozens of productions, including the hit CBC Documentary "Kosher Love".
- 21 minutes 6 secondsStrangers and Inhabitants: Embracing Our Dual Identity as Jews
This week’s Torah portion illuminates a profound truth about Jewish identity: we are both "inhabitants" and "strangers" in the world. Through Abraham’s insistence on purchasing the Machpelah cave for Sarah’s burial, and Isaac’s search for spirituality in his wife, we learn how to navigate our dual role. While we integrate into society, contributing as full participants, we remain distinct, rooted in a unique spiritual mission. This duality—belonging yet separate—challenges us to honor our faith while thriving in the broader world.
Key Takeaways:
- Dual Identity: Jews are both "inhabitants," fully engaged in the world, and "strangers," set apart by a unique spiritual mission. Balancing these roles is the essence of Jewish life.
- Spiritual Separation: Abraham’s purchase of a separate burial plot demonstrates the need for distinct spaces and practices that honor our spiritual values.
- Qualities That Transcend: Isaac sought both kindness and a relationship with G-d in Rebecca, teaching us that external good deeds must be paired with inner spirituality.
- Reclaiming "Stranger" Status: While our ancestors worked hard to integrate, we must reclaim our spiritual distinctiveness and ensure it thrives in our families and communities.
- A Higher Calling: As Jews, we live by a different set of values, holidays, and traditions. This uniqueness is not only our responsibility but also our strength.
#Jewish #JewishIdentity #Judaism #Kabbalah #TorahPortion #ChayeiSara #Spirituality #Bible #Torah #BibleStudy #Abraham #Sermon #DvarTorah
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Access Rabbi Bernath's Articles on Relationships https://medium.com/@loverabbi22 November 2024, 11:00 am - 24 minutes 18 secondsThe Eternal Bond: Lessons in Love from the Cave of Machpelah | Parshat Chayei Sara
This week’s Torah portion recounts Abraham’s purchase of the Cave of Machpelah as a burial site for Sarah, a moment steeped in profound symbolism. Juxtaposed with Isaac and Rebecca's love story, the Torah reveals an eternal truth about relationships: true love is not confined to what is seen above the surface. It is rooted in a deeper, timeless connection that exists "beneath the ground." From the bond between husband and wife to the eternal relationship between humanity and G-d, the portion teaches us to view relationships not just as contracts but as reunions of souls.
Key Takeaways:
- Two Layers of Relationships: Relationships have a conscious, emotional dimension (above ground) and an intrinsic, soul-level connection (beneath the ground). Both are vital but serve different roles in sustaining love.
- Eternal Connection: The Torah's comparison between marriage and Abraham’s purchase of a burial cave highlights the enduring nature of a soul connection. A true relationship is not severed by life's challenges—or even by death.
- Marriage as Reunion: A Jewish marriage reflects the reunification of two halves of one soul, a bond that transcends conscious feelings and persists through trials.
- Divine Parallel: Our relationship with G-d mirrors marriage. Even during times of spiritual disconnection, our inherent bond with the Divine remains unbroken, waiting to be rekindled.
- A Model for Life: Abraham’s treatment of Sarah after her passing and Isaac and Rebecca's enduring marriage remind us that loyalty and trust stem from recognizing the deeper, eternal bond in every relationship.
#Relationships #BibleStudy #TorahPortion #Torah #Bible #Love #JewishMarriage #Kabbalah
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Got your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at [email protected] or http://www.theloverabbi.com
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Got your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at [email protected] or http://www.theloverabbi.com
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Access Rabbi Bernath's Articles on Relationships https://medium.com/@loverabbi18 November 2024, 5:00 am - 17 minutes 5 secondsHoliness in the Ordinary: How Abraham's Hospitality Transformed the Spiritual | Rabbi Bernath's Sermon for Parshat Vayeira
This week's Torah portion, Vayeira, captures the surprising encounter between Abraham and three angelic visitors. Expecting divine revelations, the angels instead find Abraham busy with hospitality — preparing food, fetching water, and overseeing their comfort. They question, “Where is Sarah your wife?” seeking a glimpse of the true tzaddik, only to find that her holiness, too, is concealed within the humble details of life. Through Abraham's actions, the angels learn that genuine holiness is not in escaping earthly concerns, but in bringing light to them. Abraham demonstrates that true spirituality is about bringing heaven into the everyday, a mission passed down through his descendants.
Key Takeaways:
- Spiritual Greatness in the Mundane: Abraham’s greatness is revealed not in miraculous acts but in his devoted, everyday service to others, emphasizing that holiness is found within the ordinary moments.
- The Tzaddik’s Mission: Abraham’s role as a tzaddik teaches us that spiritual leaders embody selflessness, focusing on the needs of others as a path to divine connection.
- True Hospitality as Divine Work: By hosting the angels, Abraham exemplifies how simple acts of kindness can elevate humanity above even angelic beings.
- Bringing Heaven Down to Earth: The narrative illustrates that our purpose is not to transcend the physical but to infuse it with sacredness, creating a “home for G-d” here on earth.
- Holiness Concealed and Revealed: Abraham and Sarah’s roles demonstrate that true spiritual power may often be hidden, discovered in moments of kindness and commitment, rather than in overt displays of sanctity.
#Torah #TorahPortion #Bible #Abraham #Holiness #Spirituality #Judaism #Jewish #JewishHistory #BibleStudy
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Access Rabbi Bernath's Articles on Relationships https://medium.com/@loverabbi14 November 2024, 8:00 pm - 5 minutes 18 secondsParshat Vayeira | Unleash Your Energy
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Access Rabbi Bernath's Articles on Relationships https://medium.com/@loverabbi13 November 2024, 5:00 pm - 21 minutes 3 secondsAbraham, the Palace in Flames, and Judaism’s Call to Action
This week, Rabbi Bernath's sermon delves into the profound moment in this week's Torah portion when G-d calls Abraham to leave everything familiar and embark on a journey that would define not only his own life but the life of humanity. The Midrash’s metaphor of a palace in flames becomes the key image for Abraham's—and ultimately all of Judaism's—mission. Abraham's journey begins with a cry to G-d, asking why a beautiful world, brimming with order and wonder, is engulfed in suffering and strife. G-d’s response, “I am the ruler of the palace,” calls Abraham, and all of us, to act as His partners in repairing the world. Through G-d’s implicit challenge, Abraham learned—and taught—the lesson at the heart of Judaism: that we are tasked with extinguishing the flames of injustice and bringing G-d’s presence into our world.
Takeaways:
1. Humanity's Responsibility: Judaism teaches that we are responsible for the world, called upon to combat injustice and protect life, not simply to observe the beauty or lament the flames.
2. The Power of Moral Courage: True goodness demands moral courage, the bravery to condemn evil unequivocally and protect the innocent. Abraham’s journey ignites the mission of Judaism: to oppose wrongdoing without compromise.
3. Rejecting Passivity: The Midrash urges us to reject passivity in the face of evil. Like Abraham, we are called to ask tough questions of ourselves and society and to lead by example, striving toward a world of compassion and righteousness.
4. Redefining Leadership and Society: In choosing leaders and guiding our own lives, we must seek those who recognize the importance of standing up against those who “set fire to the palace,” those willing to uphold justice and moral clarity.
5. Partnership with G-d: The true beginning of the Jewish faith is the realization that we are G-d’s partners in creation, called to infuse holiness into the world by actively pursuing justice, kindness, and integrity.
#Judaism #Torah #Bible #LechLecha #TorahPortion #TorahLessons #Abraham #MoralResponsibility #TikkunOlam #Leadership #Avraham #chabad #DvarTorah #Sermon
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Access Rabbi Bernath's Articles on Relationships https://medium.com/@loverabbi4 November 2024, 5:00 am - 21 minutes 46 secondsThe Unsung Hero: The Ordinary Greatness of Noah
In this sermon, we delve into the story of Noah, exploring why the Talmud's mixed views on his righteousness matter. Noah is often compared unfavorably to figures like Abraham, leading to questions about why the sages seemed to minimize his virtue. However, this nuanced approach reveals Noah as a powerful role model for the everyday person. Despite being an ordinary man, not a towering spiritual giant, Noah’s steadfastness in a world of corruption proves that even those who struggle with doubt and imperfection can transform the world through acts of courage and goodness.
Key Takeaways:
1. Embrace Imperfection: Noah’s story teaches that one doesn’t need to be extraordinary to make a significant impact. Even flawed individuals can change the course of history.
2. Moral Courage Amidst Corruption: Standing firm in one’s values, even when surrounded by moral decay, is heroic. Noah’s courage to be different saved humanity.
3. Value of Struggle: True greatness is not in perfection but in resilience and choosing righteousness despite challenges and doubts.
4. Small Acts, Big Impact: Like Noah, each of us has the power to build “arks” of kindness and sanity in a tumultuous world. Your efforts, however small they may seem, can make a difference.
#Torah #Bible #Noah #TorahPortion #Faith #Judaism #Jewish #Sermon #DvarTorah #Courage #imperfection #TorahLessons #personalgrowth #kindness #struggle #ordinarygreatnessGot your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at [email protected] or http://www.theloverabbi.com
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