Rabbi’s Corner

Rabbi Judith Halevy

Rabbi Emerita of the Malibu Jewish Center & Synagogue and Rabbi of the Taos Jewish Center.

She holds advanced degrees in International Relations from both Rutgers University and Columbia University, and studied international education in Mexico City and Tel Aviv. Yet Taos holds a special place in her heart.

"For me, personally, this is a moment of great celebration and homecoming. As many of you know, Taos was my home for eighteen years, and the Taos community provided the very foundation of my spiritual life.... I was always the 'Rabbi from Taos.' Now, in these retirement years, my dream has come true." 

CHALLENGING TORAH, a weekly Video commentary by Rabbi Judith, is used by her permission & that of the Malibu Jewish Center and Synagogue.

Videos stay up for 1-3 weeks and are continually being updated to post at 12:00am (MST) Saturday mornings.

For weeks without video content, readings are listed for study purposes.

Vayera
Sam Goldstein Sam Goldstein

Vayera

16 November 2024-15 Cheshvan 5785

Abraham and the 3 Angels by James Tissot

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Noach
Sam Goldstein Sam Goldstein

Noach

2 November 2024 - 1 Cheshvan 5785

Image from the Nuremburg Chronicle

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Ki Tavo
Sam Goldstein Sam Goldstein

Ki Tavo

September 21 2024 - 18 Elul 5784

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Re’eh
Sam Goldstein Sam Goldstein

Re’eh

August 31, 2024 - 27 Av 5784

Image from @InnArtStudio

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Ekev
Sam Goldstein Sam Goldstein

Ekev

August 24, 2024 - 20 Av 5784

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Pinchas
Sam Goldstein Sam Goldstein

Pinchas

July 27, 2024 - 21 Tammuz 5784

Photo from My Jewish Learning

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Balak
Sam Goldstein Sam Goldstein

Balak

June 29, 2024 - 23 Sivan 5784

Photo from My Jewish Learning

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Chukat
Sam Goldstein Sam Goldstein

Chukat

July 13, 2024 - 7 Tammuz 5784

Photo from thetorah.com

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Korach
Sam Goldstein Sam Goldstein

Korach

July 6, 2024 - 30 Sivan 5784

Photo from Breslov Research Institute

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