Don’t Ask How (Devarim)
As he does a final review of his experience as leader of Jewish Nation, Moses recalls a moment of frustration […]
Author Archive for: Rabbi Elazar Bloom, LMFT
Entries by Rabbi Elazar Bloom, LMFT
To Know The Spirit of Each One (Pinchas)
In this week’s parsha Moshe asks G-d to appoint a leader to succeed him. The defining characteristic of that leader […]
Because I Said So (Chukat)
The chok (from which our parsha gets its name) is generally translated as a divine command that we do not […]
Your Child’s Brain as Co-Parent
One of the most difficult questions new parents ask is: “How do I know when to punish my child?” Like […]
Permissive with Feelings, Strict with Behaviors (Korach)
Reading the story of Korach in this week’s parsha, it’s not difficult to identify with him. He felt overlooked and mistreated. […]
The Power of “But” (Shelach)
The sin of the spies in the week’s portion turned on one word: “But”. As instructed, the spies returned with […]
Never Arriving, Always Learning.
In Temple times, if you were unable to bring the Passover offering in its designated time (14th of Nissan) you […]
The Family Foundation (Naso)
The sacred dimension of husband and wife is brought into full focus this week as we learn about the procedure […]
Want To Count? Contribute. (Bamidbar)
As they begin their journey into Israel, the Jews are counted (Numbers 1:1). In order to be counted you had […]
Construct Before You Deconstruct (Behar-Behukotai)
In the 1st portion of our double parsha we learn about what behaviors God expects from us when we enter […]
