Kol Bo
Seeing the Blessing: D’var Torah, Parsha Re’eh
Chaplain Barry Pitegoff, BCC, writes about finding the miracles and joys in the face of tragedies and sadness. [Read more…]
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Avi Chai?
Chaplain Barry Pitegoff, BCC, discusses estrangement and reconciliation in the Torah portion Vayigash, in which Joseph reunites with his family. [Read more…]
D'vrei Torah
Lech L’cha – But not alone
I had the privilege of officiating at the funeral and first evening Shiva Minyan of a lovely man. It came time to share a D’var Torah during the Minyan and I spoke to Lech Lecha, [Read more…]
D'vrei Torah
Calm in the face of life: A reflection from Jewish ethical tradition
The parsha entitled Chaye Sarah, the Life of Sarah, begins with Sarah’s death at the age of 127. Abraham purchases a burial site for his wife, the cave of Machpelah, from Ephron the Hittite for [Read more…]
D'vrei Torah
What Could Have Been …
June 2012 is kind of a special month. No, not for Father’s Day or Graduations; but for a special anniversary. It seems that forty years ago (June 2 to be exact) I was ordained at [Read more…]
D'vrei Torah
If you’re happy and you know it…
A recent article in the Los Angeles Times (Jan. 31, 2011: E-3) was concerned with the elusive quality of happiness. We are at the age when this concept may be up for serious re-evaluation. [Read more…]