Rabbi Eli Yoggev, Author at JMORE

Why I Mourn for the Holy Temple on Tisha B’Av

by Rabbi Eli Yoggev | Jul 29, 2020 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, Opinion

Throughout the year, many of us do not usually think too much about the destruction of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem, but the Talmudic Sages wanted us to. They suggested we always leave a part of our home renovation unfinished to remind us of the destruction and to...

Being Jewish in Space is an Out of this World Experience

by Rabbi Eli Yoggev | Jul 28, 2020 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, Opinion

On Thursday night, July 23, Rabbi Dr. Eli Yoggev of Pikesville’s Beth Tfiloh Congregation participated in a Zoom program presented by the Jewish Museum of Maryland titled, “How to Be Jewish in Space!” The program was a preview to the JMM’s “Jews in Space: Members of...

Lessons from The G.O.A.T.

by Rabbi Eli Yoggev | Jul 8, 2020 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, Spirituality During The Pandemic, The Balagan

The National Basketball Association’s G.O.A.T. (Greatest of All Time) debate was rekindled earlier this summer as ESPN rolled out its riveting, 10-part documentary series titled “The Last Dance.” It came just in time for us basketball junkies who are desperate for any...

Practical Tips for a Successful At-Home Shavuot this Year

by Rabbi Eli Yoggev | May 26, 2020 | Community, Community Resources, Education, Religion, Spirituality, Spirituality During The Pandemic

Generally speaking, the two-day festival of Shavuot tends to be a bit light on customs when compared to other Jewish holidays. Along with Passover and Sukkot, Shavuot — which will be observed this year from sundown on Thursday, May 28, to Saturday night, May 30...

The Sweet Sacrifice of Giving Thanks

by Rabbi Eli Yoggev | Apr 1, 2020 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, Opinion, Spirituality During The Pandemic

There are two directions that rabbis take when dealing with our new and difficult COVID-19 reality. Both are reflected in the different forms of korbanot, or sacrifices, mentioned in our Torah portion. The first is to think about which sins may have brought about...