Dear Friends,
This Shabbat is the 17th day of Tammuz.
It begins a three-week period when we remember the destruction of both Temples and Jerusalem 2000 years ago.
The destruction of the temples ushered in a dark period of exile. The Jews had lost their anchor, the epicenter of Jewish activity and the ‘headquarters’ of Divine revelation and consciousness.
So how did we survive all these years? What is the secret to our eternal survival without the glory of the Temples?
History is very clear: We built centers of Jewish learning and prayer, committing ourselves even more to Jewish education.
Throughout the last 2000 years through all the ups and downs, across countries, different cultures and customs, one thing remained a constant - our dedication to Jewish learning and knowledge. This makes it a great time of year to resolve to grow your knowledge of Judaism, through the many mediums available to us at your finger tips. You can also join us at the ultimate Jewish gathering. To register or to learn more click here: https://jretreat.com
With love and blessings,
Rabbi Fishel Zaklos