Monthly Archives: June 2014

The Copper Snake – nachash nechoshet

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Michal Kohane מיכל כהנא

The midrash tells us that the first human spent his time giving names to the animals. In Hebrew, of course, and he had fun playing with the letters and roots to convey their core essence. Take for example the dog, … Continue reading →

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Hey, Korach!

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Michal Kohane מיכל כהנא

Three kids were on route home a week ago and since then we’re holding our breath. There is nothing to say, but pray. May we hear good news soon. * * * * * * * This week I had … Continue reading →

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Our Seeing Organ? Not What We Thought!

Posted on June 13, 2014 by Michal Kohane מיכל כהנא

Long ago and far away, people used to tie a knot in their handkerchief to make sure they didn’t forget something important. Today, while tying a “Kleenex” is pretty much impossible, there is a website called “KnottedHandkerchief” that sends reminder … Continue reading →

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Light up our way…

Posted on June 6, 2014 by Michal Kohane מיכל כהנא

How can we understand the opening of this parasha with the lighting of the Menorah, so spiritual and beautiful, juxtaposed with beginning of the first “new” sins in the desert, the people complaining, the desire for meat, the words spoken … Continue reading →

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Water Fights on Shavuot?

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Michal Kohane מיכל כהנא

Water fights to celebrate Shavuot? Yes, that’s what was done in some North African communities; true, summer has arrived and it was fun to cool off, but why then, davka on Shavuot? More serious commentators and historians explain that it … Continue reading →

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