It’s interesting when looking at Pasha Vayeshev, Jacob seeks to dwell in peace and serenity, and we lsrael, who represents Jacob, seek to dwell in peace and serenity. But we are not destined to do this. Rabbi Sacks brings an interesting comparison between Mozart and Beethoven. What is the difference…

As per my usual practice, I get Chat GPT to edit my writings. Well I got this strange reply: “The content you provided touches on sensitive and controversial topics, such as religious, political, and social issues. It discusses sensitive historical events, contains opinions on certain groups, and discusses complex religious…

Meeting the Need in Developing Market Funding Gap. A Global Business and Social Opportunity The inspiration for the blog is this announcement that Germany will invest 4 billion euros in green energy projects in Africa. While I got excited about this, however when peeling the onion, I noticed that is…

In this blog, we start by highlighting the key events in Parsha Vayetze. The Parsha is about Yaakov, who faces many challenges. Jacob’s Departure: Fleeing from his brother Esau, Jacob leaves his home and journeys to Haran. Encounter with the Stone: Jacob has a dream of a ladder reaching heaven…

Parsha Toldot, the sixth weekly Torah portion in the book of Genesis (Bereishit), primarily focuses on the lives of Isaac, Rebekah, and their twin sons, Jacob and Esau. Here is a summary: Rebekah’s Pregnancy: Rebekah, Isaac’s wife, is barren, but after Isaac prays for her, she conceives. During her pregnancy…

Water Holds the Key to a more Sustainable World Water is a basic need and not new to controversy and disputes. There are fascinating lessons that we can learn from the Bible and current conflicts. …

Facts, Lies, Distortion — Debunking the Occupation Myth This week’s Bible reading, Parsha Chaya Sarah debunks the Occupation myth. Or does it? I have been thinking about what to write for this week’s Parsha. The world thinks this land is occupied. Well, I’ll ask you, how can you occupy your…

This blog is part of my theme for this year’s weekly Parsha Readings — How God Can Thrive in the Age of Sustainability. Sustainability, in its essence, means leaving a better world for future generations. This includes ESG — Environment, Society, and Governance (Ethics /Morals). Parsha Vayera is the fourth…

In recent times, the world has witnessed a surge in violence and turmoil, particularly in the context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The actions of Hamas, the terrorist group operating in Gaza, have sparked passionate reactions from people around the globe. Some support their actions, while others condemn them as despicable…