The Contaminated Grain

The Contaminated Grain Shalom, We wish all of those who have been affected by the outbreak of the coronavirus to come back to a normal, healthy life very soon. All of us at Ulpan-Or are now trying to help with supporting online Hebrew learning for schools, communities, […]
King’s Paradox Reward

King’s Paradox Reward Shalom, First, we want to wish all of those who have been affected by the outbreak of the coronavirus to come back to normal healthy life very soon. All of us at Ulpan-Or are now trying to help with supporting online Hebrew learning for schools, communities, and individuals sharing for free our […]
“Seeing” Our Calling

“Seeing” Our Calling Shalom, First, we would like to share with you two short video clips, which we believe can serve as a true encouragement for everybody and anybody during these challenging times. The first clip shows how a ‘MINYAN’ – (gathering of 10 people for prayer) is […]
Repeating The Message – Why?

Shalom, Before you read our post below, we first of all want to wish all of those, who have been affected by the outbreak of the coronavirus to come back to normal life very soon. During these turmoiled times of the coronavirus threat, we have received numerous requests […]
The Hidden Identity

The Hidden Identity Shalom, This Shabbat special prayers and blessings will be recited to welcome the month of Adar, which occurs Wednesday next week. And two weeks later we will celebrate the Holiday of Purim. One of the commandments for this holiday is to read the book of Esther […]
Words from The Desert

Words from The Desert Shalom, This Shabbat we will read the Torah portion יתרו – “Yitro” in the book of Exodus. In this portion the Torah tells us about Moses’ father-in-law, Jethro, who hears of the great miracles which G‑d performed for the people of Israel, and comes from Midian to the Israelite camp, bringing with him Moses’ wife […]
The Language of The Soul

The Language of The Soul Shalom, This Shabbat we will read Torah portion “Beshalakh” – בשלח in the book of Exodus. This week’s Shabbat is also called Shabbat Shirah, שבת שירה the Sabbath of Song. It is named after the song sang by the People of Israel, after the sea had parted […]
Repeating, but… New and Different

Repeating, but… New and Different Shalom, This Shabbat we will read the Torah portion ‘Bo’ in the book of Exodus. In this portion People of Israel receive the first commandment not as individuals, but as a nation. This month shall be unto you the beginning of months; it […]
Two Qualities of a True Leader

Two Qualities of a True Leader Shalom, This Shabbat we will read the Torah Portion “Va’Yechi” in the book of Genesis. The Torah portion of Vayechi closes the book of Be’Reshit Genesis. In this portion Jacob blesses his children – the twelve tribes, in his last days. As the verse tells us: […]
An Enlightened Nation

An Enlightened Nation Shalom, This coming Sunday night we will light the first candle of Chanukah. Chanukah is “The Holiday of Lights” and this is an opportunity to talk about the Light in Hebrew. Light was the first creation. And God said: ‘Let there be light.’ And there was light. (Genesis 1,3) […]