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Because this series is sequential, make sure to check out [In love 24/7] #1 – Oneness! “וְאָ֣הַבְתָּ֔ אֵ֖ת יְהוָ֣ה אֱלֹהֶ֑יךָ” “You shall love Hashem, your God…” (Deut. 6:5)  As organized and enumerated by the Rambam, the commandment to love God is listed as the 3rd mitzvah of the Torah, following the commandments to believe in Him and accept His Oneness. (1) As we mentioned earlier (2), loving Hashem incorporates and accommodates all the mitzvot of

As the Jewish nation stood at the door of Hashem’s home, the holy land of Israel, and Moses told them that the time has arrived for them to enter, a climactic incident took place.  “שְׁלַח־לְךָ֣ אֲנָשִׁ֗ים וְיָתֻ֙רוּ֙ אֶת־אֶ֣רֶץ כְּנַ֔עַן אֲשֶׁר־אֲנִ֥י נֹתֵ֖ן לִבְנֵ֣י יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל” “Send ahead men for yourself to scout the land of Canaan, which I am giving to the people of Israel” (Bamidbar 13.2)  Twelve of the truly great leaders of the nation, one

Because this series is sequential, make sure to check out Intro to In love 24/7! On the very day that we learn to take our first steps (1), we also learn how to walk with Hashem through being taught the verse:  (שְׁמַ֖ע יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל יְהוָ֥ה אֱלֹהֵ֖ינוּ יְהוָ֥ה ׀ אֶחָֽד” (דברים ו:ד” “HEAR, O ISRAEL, Hashem Is Our God, Hashem Is ONE” (Deut. 6:4)  From then on, we recite the Shema twice daily – in the evening

Imagine that you switched on the weather channel for the weekly forecast and the meteorologist reported not only a 5 day overcast, but a 40-year haze, with clouds blanketing the entire ground! How would we be able to see or get from point A to point B?  The Torah relates the greatness of the generation of the wilderness. Throughout their journey in the desert, none of them were asked where they wished to travel or

What’s love all about? Is it a feeling, an emotion, a force, a state of mind? It’s portrayed in cartoons and fairytales as fireworks and glitter, hearts bursting out of chests, butterflies, flowers, and chocolate.   In reality, it’s not so different! When you really really love someone, it feels like: always being tucked in a warm and cozy, protective blanket on a freezing cold night. Safety being aboard a plane headed towards a dream vacation.

6th of Sivan – The festival of Shavuot was the unforgettable wedding day. Hashem is the noble groom and the Jewish nation is the beautiful bride who stood under a mini Mt. Sinai canopy surrounded by fragrant flowers and green pastures. Amidst the sight and sound of thundery fireworks, each said their vows wholeheartedly, never ever to exchange one for another.  How, oh how, could we always maintain the heart-stirring excitement and freshness of that

“Extra extra read all about it!” The dwelling place of Hashem, the Mishkan that everybody participated to build has finally been sanctified and is now open! In celebration of this headline event, all of the leaders of the 12 tribes will bring their own personal offerings for the very first time!  It’s noteworthy but unusual that each Nassi brought the exact same sacrifices! All 12 donations were identical in number, weight, and measurements! Nevertheless, the