Musings from Students of the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies in Jerusalem
Posted on December 1, 2010 by Spirit Wolf
The greatest gifts you will ever receive are love and life. And love of life, even when times are difficult, is an unstoppable force. Never forget that 🙂 Chanukkah Sameakh! ————————————————————— The Foggy Road Fog descends before me. The way ahead, a foggy mist, The path behind, a distant memory. To fight the damp, swirling Continue Reading »
Posted on November 2, 2010 by Spirit Wolf
“If I am not for myself, who will be for me? If I am not for others, what am I? And if not now, when?” — Sir Hillel the Great (or just Hillel, as he’s commonly known 🙂 ) ————————- “When Tomorrow Comes” When tomorrow comes, Let it be for good. No more hiding from Continue Reading »
Posted on November 2, 2010 by Spirit Wolf
When once asked by a potential convert to explain the essence of Torah in a mere heartbeat, Hillel recited these famous words: “What is hateful to you do not do unto others. That is the whole Torah. The rest is commentary. Now go and study.” We would do well to remember this today: “True Righteousness” Continue Reading »
Posted on October 18, 2010 by Spirit Wolf
Torah Torah Torah. The ‘TOH’ rah. Meesh (Hammer Kossoy) practically dances around the room (or at least in her seat) while saying these words, speaking of the magnificence of Torah, her whole being consumed with the brilliance of G-d’s revelation and the Rabbis’ inventive minds. I think she’s crazy. During my time at Pardes, these Continue Reading »
