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Jun 9, 2026, 4:15 AM

The Rising Tide of War, Yet Once Again

The Rising Tide of War, Yet Once, Again (To be read to the background Music of “The Hours” by Philip Glass) The rising tide of war, yet once again, Threatens every fellow human being, food supplies, Homes, balconies, gardens, classrooms, playgrounds, Parks, hospitals, clinics,...

Jun 8, 2026, 8:38 PM

The Future Awaits Registration

The Future Awaits Registration, Thus To Live History in Three Tenses (Reflections on the Haftorah for Torah Portion Shelach) ( Joshua 2:1-24) To be chosen for a stellar mission Is to be devoted to its purpose. Forbearing each step with its ultimate goal, Divinely guided to...

Jun 1, 2026, 7:09 PM

Do Not Be Discouraged, Our Flames Will Be Lit

Do Not Be Discouraged, Our Flames Will Be Lit (Reflections on the Haftorah for Torah Portion Behalotecha) (Zeharia 2:14- 4:7) Be not discouraged; be who you are; Be who you are meant to be, more each day, Whatever challenges, trials, tribulations, Political, internal or external, Or,...

May 27, 2026, 8:39 PM

A Child is Born, A Miracle is Declared

A Child is Born, A Miracle is Declared (Reflection on Torah Portion Nasso) (Judges 13:12-25) A child is born, a miracle is declared; If only all parents saw it as such. The child’s potential bears blossoms when nurtured, With life-waters sowing encouragement, Strength, bearing branches...

May 20, 2026, 8:05 PM

Enlightenment Opens the Doors of Eternity

Enlightenment Opens the Doors of Eternity (Reflection on the Haftorah of the first day of Shavuot) (Ezekiel 1:1-28; 3:12) Enlightenment opens the doors of eternity, Sublime to the human spirit, to kindle Its essence, to catch the flame and light the fire Of passion...

May 14, 2026, 11:03 AM

The Salon and ‘My Road to Jerusalem’

Dedicated to the Song (at the end of this reflection) composed by Dr. Lena Allen-Shore- “I Prayed in Jerusalem at the Wall for the Peace of the World” – previously posted, and now to celebrate Jerusalem Day 5786 with...

May 11, 2026, 8:17 AM

True Friendship Lives Beyond Time and Space

True Friendship Lives Beyond Time and Space (Reflection on the Special Haftorah to Torah Portion Bamidbar) (Samuel 20:18-42) True friendship is caring for one’s friend, More than caring for oneself; such was the friendship Between David and Jonathan, who risked Their lives for each...

May 6, 2026, 12:56 AM

To Listen to the Voice of Reason Beyond Our Own

Reflection on the Haftorahs to Torah Portions Behar and Bechukotai (Jeremiah 32:6-27 and Jeremiah 16:19 to 17:14) What choices do we make each day, each hour? Do we realize, or only in hindsight, That choices are not only lived but their footprints Will remain...

Apr 27, 2026, 6:49 PM

Historical Memory Instructs Selfless Devotion

Historical Memory Instructs Selfless Devotion (Reflection on the Haftorah for Torah Portion Emor) (Ezekiel 44 :15-31) Historical memory of sanctity Unfolds the epic-eternal Temple, Promised to reappear with designated Representatives, priests to practice and teach In selfless devotion, bound to the spirit of the law Wherein, they...

Apr 22, 2026, 10:06 PM

The Clock of History Awaits its Promised Rendez-Vous

The Clock of History Awaits its Promised Rendez-Vous (Reflection on the Haftorah for Torah Portions Acharei Mot and Kedoshim) (Amos 9:7 to 15) Arrogance severs so many circuits Of understanding, stifling individual And collective future goal progress Of a nation’s trajectory to its destiny. The evolution...

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Michel M.J. Shore is a retired judge of the Federal Court of Canada and recently made a home in Israel. He is the writer of several published books and poetry collections.

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