Various video excerpts from my History for Sale project

Alan Cohen

In the book Ceremony and Celebration, Rabbi Sacks offers several profound concepts. 
 “To be a Jew is to give tzedaka as well as doing acts of loving-kindness. 
 It is to learn and never stop seeking, 
 to pray and never stop thanking, 
 to do teshuva and never stop growing. 
 To do teshuva is an act of making ourselves anew. 
 Life is not easy. It is short but meaningful. It is the gift of God. 
 Life is sweet when touched by the divine.” (p21-23)

In the book Ceremony and Celebration, Rabbi Sacks offers several profound concepts.
   “To be a Jew is to give tzedaka as well as doing acts of loving-kindness.
    It is to learn and never stop seeking,
    to pray and never stop thanking,
    to do teshuva and never stop growing.
    To do teshuva is an act of making ourselves anew.
    Life is not easy. It is short but meaningful. It is the gift of God.
    Life is sweet when touched by the divine.” (p21-23)

biz120.com Hana Werner 2022-09-18 Deuteronomy 29:19 – 20:20 Nitzavim

biz120.com The book of Jonah always presents a challenge as well as timeless ideas. Let's unpack its messages as well as the song in the book of Deuteronomy which Moshe recites at the end of his life. 
 
 
We will reflect upon the meaning of Yom Kippurim in 2021 and 1973 as well. 
 
 
We learn much from stories and I love sharing them with you. Thank you to Alan our zoom expert! Everyone is welcome at 10:30 AM on Sunday to listen and share some thoughts. With a generous dose of optimism, all of us pray for a year of good health and well-being. ב״ה

biz120.com The book of Jonah always presents a challenge as well as timeless ideas. Let's unpack its messages as well as the song in the book of Deuteronomy which Moshe recites at the end of his life.


We will reflect upon the meaning of Yom Kippurim in 2021 and 1973 as well.


We learn much from stories and I love sharing them with you. Thank you to Alan our zoom expert! Everyone is welcome at 10:30 AM on Sunday to listen and share some thoughts. With a generous dose of optimism, all of us pray for a year of good health and well-being. ב״ה

biz120.com Hana Werner Deuteronomy 32:1 - 32:52 Haazinu

In his book Covenant and Conversation, Rabbi Sacks writes: 
 
 
"Collectively, the nation must exercise it's free will to choose the good and stay faithful to God." 
 
 
Let us celebrate our freedom and all of G-d's gifts. Yes, joy is essential to our being but so too is charity and justice. It is clear that "a free society must be a responsible society". (Rabbi Sacks). The take-home message of Parashat Re'eh is: ״ושמחתם בכל משלח ידכם״ (Deut. 12:7) 
 
You shall be happy in all your undertaking in which your G-d has blessed you." 
 
 
Moses offers sober advice to the Israelites who will be making choices. Some will result in blessings. Some will result in horrible curses.

In his book Covenant and Conversation, Rabbi Sacks writes:


"Collectively, the nation must exercise it's free will to choose the good and stay faithful to God."


Let us celebrate our freedom and all of G-d's gifts. Yes, joy is essential to our being but so too is charity and justice. It is clear that "a free society must be a responsible society". (Rabbi Sacks). The take-home message of Parashat Re'eh is: ״ושמחתם בכל משלח ידכם״  (Deut. 12:7)

You shall be happy in all your undertaking in which your G-d has blessed you."


Moses offers sober advice to the Israelites who will be making choices. Some will result in blessings. Some will result in horrible curses.

biz120.com Hana Werner 2021-08-01 Deuteronomy 11:26 – 16:8 Re'eh

I am delighted to greet everyone who joins us this morning. Welcome to our wonderful learning community. Today we pay tribute to the memory of a special Machalnick and friend. Today we study a selection of two biblical portions. In Parashat Kedoshim (the 2nd half of the double parsha), we examine rituals as well as some essential commandments that regulate relationships. In addition, the Torah warns us not to pursue prohibited sexual and pagan practices. 
 
Our study of these verses offers much reflection and insight for “modern” people, repeating timeless ideas for everyone. 
Let us ask the question: 
 What does holiness mean today?

I am delighted to greet everyone who joins us this morning. Welcome to our wonderful learning community.   Today we pay tribute to the memory of a special Machalnick and friend. Today we study a selection of two biblical portions. In Parashat Kedoshim (the 2nd half of the double parsha), we examine rituals as well as some essential commandments that regulate relationships. In addition, the Torah warns us not to pursue prohibited sexual and pagan practices.

Our study of these verses offers much reflection and insight for “modern” people, repeating timeless ideas for everyone.
Let us ask the question:
     What does holiness mean today?

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biz120.com Hana Werner 2022-09-18 Deuteronomy 29:19 – 20:20 Nitzavim

biz120.com Hana Werner Deuteronomy 32:1 - 32:52 Haazinu

biz120.com Hana Werner 2021-08-01 Deuteronomy 11:26 – 16:8 Re'eh

biz120.com Hana Werner 2021-04-18 Leviticus 16:1-18:30 Acharei & 19:1-20:27 Kedoshim

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biz120.com Hana Werner 2022-09-18 Deuteronomy 29:19 – 20:20 Nitzavim

biz120.com Hana Werner Deuteronomy 32:1 - 32:52 Haazinu

biz120.com Hana Werner 2021-08-01 Deuteronomy 11:26 – 16:8 Re'eh

biz120.com Hana Werner 2021-04-18 Leviticus 16:1-18:30 Acharei & 19:1-20:27 Kedoshim

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