This is the tribute delivered by Rabbi Uri D. Herscher on Oct. 17, in honor of media pioneer and beloved leader Dennis Holt, at a “Celebration of Life” memorial at the Skirball.
American leaders have long had an affinity for that first of the Five Books of Moses.
Yehei zichro baruch — may his memory be a blessing.
Amidst our own pain, prior or during our various stages of life, we will still find room to see new beginnings.
Jews have always celebrated the Torah, even in the worst of times.
In the beginning, there was nothing, and literally everything had to be made.
We hope our prayers will continue to be answered as we await the return of the hostages that are deceased, in need of proper burial, and reunion with loved ones.
The Torah has a lot to say about real estate.
Genesis’ second chapter devotes five verses to a river that emerges from humanity’s birthplace.
