What does it mean to be responsible for our choices?
Let's think together: Remember, each of us is like a little artist. We paint our lives anew every day. Let's choose to paint a beautiful picture! A little story: Once upon a time there was a boy who was given a box of paints. He decided to paint his world. He painted a shining sun, white clouds and colorful flowers. He painted happy friends playing together. And most importantly, […]
The Netzavim Affair
Imagine standing in front of a huge candy store! There are all kinds of colorful candies, delicious chocolates, and frozen ice creams. You can choose anything you want! That’s how it is in life. Every day we are faced with lots of choices. What to eat in the morning? What to play? What to study? Every little choice is like a candy we choose. In the story of Netzavim, Moses said […]
The Netzavim Affair
The story of Nitzavim is an important milestone in the journey of the people of Israel. Moses stands before the people, moments before entering the Promised Land, and presents them with the choice before them: to continue on the path of the Torah and the commandments or to follow other paths. The verse that opens the story, “You all stand today…”, is a clear call to each and every one of us. We stand at a crossroads in life, we are called […]
The Parsha that will come
Parashat Ki Tebo, let's be honest, it's like a contract we made with God. He told us: "Keep the commandments, and you will receive a lot of good. If you don't keep them? You will feel the consequences." Imagine that you are given a new house. The contract says: "Take good care of the house, and it will serve you faithfully. If you neglect it, it will rot." This is exactly what happens with our covenant. The status […]
History of Peruvian Judaism
When did Jews arrive in Peru? Peru, a typical South American country, is rich in many natural treasures and full of different and unique cultures spanning thousands of years. Mostly with sympathy for Jews. The first mention we find in sources about Peru is during the construction of the First Temple, when King Solomon built the Temple, it is mentioned that he sent messengers to various countries to take materials […]