Words of Wisdom with Rabbi Ephraim Epstein
In this series, Rabbi Ephraim Epstein, Jewish Federation Community Scholar in Residence, shares weekly insight on Jewish text and holidays.
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Celebrating Tu B'Shvat: The New Year of the Trees
Join Rabbi Epstein for an overview of Tu B'Shvat, the Jewish holiday celebrating the birthday of the trees.
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Is It Jewish to Make New Year's Resolutions?
Join Rabbi Epstein for words of wisdom inspired by the new year and his Ask the Scholar column. Have a question? Email Rabbi Epstein at [email protected] and follow his responses at https://jewishsouthjersey.org/scholar-in-residence.
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Parshat Shemot: The Different Meanings of Growing Up
Join Rabbi Epstein for words of wisdom on this week's Torah portion: Shemot.
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Parshat Vayechi: Shabbat blessings for our children explained
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Parshat Vayigash: Recognizing the Divine in Ourselves
Join Rabbi Epstein for words of wisdom on this week's Torah portion: Vayigash.
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Shabbat Chanukah: Why Eight Miraculous Days?
Join Rabbi Epstein for words of wisdom on Chanukah.
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Parshat Vayeshev: The Strength in Combining our Talents
Join Rabbi Epstein for words of wisdom on this week's Torah portion: Parshat Vayeshev.
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Parshat Vayishlach: Recognizing the Perfect and Imperfect in Ourselves
Join Rabbi Epstein for words of wisdom on this week's Torah portion: Parshat Vayishlach.
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Parshat Vayeitzei: Digging Deeply in Our Relationships
Join Rabbi Epstein for words of wisdom on this week's Torah portion: Parshat Vayeitzei.
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Parshat Toldot: Does a Family Have a Center?
Join Rabbi Epstein for words of wisdom on this week's Torah portion: Toldot.
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Parshat Chayei Sarah: Embracing The Time You Have
Join Rabbi Epstein for words of wisdom on this week's Torah portion: Chayei Sarah.
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Parshat Vayeira: When Kindness Doesn't Feel Kind
Join Rabbi Epstein for words of wisdom on this week's Torah portion: Vayeira.
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Parshat Lech Lecha: Getting to Know Yourself
Join Rabbi Epstein for words of wisdom on this week's Torah portion: Lech Lecha.
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Parshat Noach: Don't Miss the Boat
Join Rabbi Epstein for words of wisdom on this week's Torah portion: Noach.
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Parshat Bereshit: Embracing a New Beginning
As we restart the Torah this Shabbat, Rabbi Epstein encourages us to see this new beginning as an opportunity to spark new beginnings in our own lives.
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Celebrating Sukkot From Generation to Generation
Happy Sukkot! During this holiday, Rabbi Epstein recognizes the symbolic meaning of the etrog and encourages us to connect with older generations.
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Yom Kippur: Getting in Touch with Our Angelic Side
What do all of the Yom Kippur customs and laws have in common? Watch this episode of Words of Wisdom to find out.
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Honey on Rosh Hashanah
Why do we eat honey on Rosh Hashanah to signify a sweet new year rather than sugar or maple syrup? Hear what Rabbi Epstein has to say.
