WHEaT - Where Heaven and Earth are Touching

Creating a fireplace to nurture the flame of Torah.

Striving to remain a living part of the story for our family and for k’lal yisrael.

The responsibility of leadership.

Appreciating the splendor of Judaism's appreciation of the physical and the Divine.

How do we approach our dreams and the dreams of others.

Growth requires a willingness to approach the old anew.

Recognizing that we have everything.

See the good, be the good.

Responding to the crossroad moments in our lives.

Finding satisfaction in what we have.

Ensuring that our convictions empower us, not enslave us.

Without a choice their is neither a reward nor a consequence.

Find our path to wholeness.

Growth and the ability to create comes from toiling.

Growing to become who may be.

Positively engaging with the world requires awe of Hashem.

From our aggadah, from our parasha and from this anecdote, we can see that tzedakah is a key to both life and to eternity.

It takes grit to build our relationship with Torah.

The long path to the destination may be the short path to finding what we are really looking for.

The bringing of bikkurim is a lesson in timeliness, selflessness and self-care.

Ensuring that when we say something, it means something.

Becoming whole in our hearts and with Hashem to become worthy of greeting his Divine Presence.

As we move into Rosh Chodesh Elul, and the period of year full of holidays, full of both halakhot and opportunities to connect to Hashem and is Torah, it is the ability to tap into time in a different way.

Awe of Hashem is the pathway to connecting with Hashem

A fresh look at the depth of we will do and we will listen.

Yearning for the rebuilt Temple and Jerusalem must be part of who we are not just something we do.

The power of adding a reason to our requests.

The echo of positive rebuke can reverberate for generations.

Learning to sift the good away from the bad.

Different messengers need a different message.

True balance and peace don't always mean equality.

Are we so focused on our passions and wants that – although scrupulous in other mitzvot – we are unable to put those desires aside. 

A tip for avoiding loshon hora is to take that moment to give the benefit of the doubt.

Parashat Nasso is always after Shavuot to teach us the lesson of positive influence starting at home.

What does your social, financial and emotional behavior tell others about you.

Since the "Torah is Not in Heaven" there is space for subjectivity and creativity within the confines of the Torah objectivity.

Making a kiddish Hashem starts amongst ourselves.

The action comes before the learning, but learning leads to action.

Avoiding being like one who is dead.

Avoiding what's foreign to the system.

Consider not just the consequences of your actions on you, but how others will be impacted by them as well. 

The real reason we eat matzah on Passover.

The role of sacrifices in our modern religious life.

Find the place for personal expression within set boundaries.

The amount of effort given was what made the fundraising campaign successful.

On Purim we nourish the body through engaging with people and with the world around us, as well as through the tefillah, that elevates both body and the soul.

The process of creating, of utilizing creativity is essential in our drive to be like Hashem in our actions.

The glory and majesty of the Jewish people.

The objective subjectivity in the design of the Tabernacle.

When it comes to the commandments between man and his fellow man, we are obligated to do first.

Leading with accountability and responsibility.

Conquering our Egypt when it is pursuing us.

Constant vigilance in our derech eretz will enable us to be a light unto the nations.

The plagues were to ensure that both Egypt and B'nai Yisrael knew Hashem.

United prayers full of shared emotions can merit a response.

We bless our children for the continuity they represent and we hope for for them.

Accountability and limitation is the true test of leadership.

Finding the balance between effort and faith.

Utilizing our strengths and our challenges to maximize our accomplishments.

Reconsidering the root of Eisav's hatred of Yaakov.

Utilizing our nature to guide us.

Having your prayers answered when praying for someone else when you are also praying for the same thing.

The unlikely connection between Avraham and Yitro and their families.

Avraham, Avimelech and Yishmael give us insights into how the world is judged.

Responding to the needs of the student is the way to teach and build a connection.

The wisdom and experience that comes with age was Noah's biggest struggle.

Appreciating our individuality, while also recognizing our commonality will help to realize the greatness of Hashem.

Our actions can speak louder than words, but those words help others to understand our actions.

For this to truly be the time of our happiness, we must recognize personal and communal paths towards joy and togetherness.

When we reach out to connect to Hashem, He ensures there is way to get through.

Saying blessings is the key to keeping God in front of us at all times.

Hashem wants to come as we are, so come as you truly want to be.

Learning to appreciate our transition from youth to old age.

The Torah is not in heaven because only humankind can truly appreciate its commands.

Approaching our relationship with Hashem and Torah through a heart of understanding.

The wayward and rebellious son is a lesson in creating the right environment to raise a child.

You should pursue both the justice and righteousness of the young as well as the justice and righteousness of the old.

Giving is an opportunity to extend ourselves in a way that creates a connection between those involved rather than a utilitarian transaction.

It starts with recognizing there is Hashem.

Hashem is here to hear your call.

Moshe's first words to the people were an intentional lesson of what is important to remember for all time.

Sharing the points in the journey helps the lessons we learn endure for ourselves and for others.

Hearing the Call of Hashem during the Three Weeks.

Seeing the blessings we have for the blessings they are instead of wanting more.

The impact of legacy and our ability to control it.

One who seeks peace will become beloved to Hashem and to his companions as well.

Increasing our efforts to be pious will help avoid inadvertent mishaps.

Recognizing that our soul mirrors Hashem's power in this world to inspire us.

Admitting there is a problem is the first step to achieving this world and the next.

Being humble ourselves and seeking out humility in others.

Counting out of love.

Walk to bring Moshiach today.

We too can be comforted by R'Akiva's words.

Spending the holy days with Hashem and ourselves.

Appreciating and learning how connecting to our elders connects us to Hashem.

Following the ways of Hashem is living beyond the letter of the law.

The ongoing search for chametz.

The process of returning the metzorah to the people is designed for both personal growth and reintegration.

Raising the level of holiness in the world becomes a merit for all.

The deep opportunity that silence provides.