Michael BarclayMay 29, 2023Memorial Day is a Jewish Holiday TooIn the 1890s, Mark Twain wrote an article about how Jews did not serve in the military of the United States.
Michael BarclayOct 14, 2022V’zot Ha’Berakhah: The Deeper Blessing of the TorahNever again did there arise in Israel a prophet like Moses...
Michael BarclayJul 14, 2022Torah Talk - Balak: Selling Curses and Buying BlessingsThis week’s Torah portion of Balak (Num. 22:2-25:9) is in some ways one of the most fun and outrageous readings in the Torah...
Michael BarclayMay 19, 2022Behar: Resting for SuccessThis week’s Torah portion of Behar (Lev. 25:1-26:2) focuses almost entirely on the importance of the Sabbath.