Samuel Brygel, at The Blogs

Sep 25, 2017, 8:02 PM

With the days of Rosh Hashana completed and Yom Kippur fast approaching, we are currently in the intermediary period between the two festivals, aptly named the Ten Days of Teshuvah (Repentance). God’s sovereignty is a central aspect of Rosh Hashana,...

Oct 11, 2015, 1:15 PM

Time for Unity

As you are probably aware, the last few weeks have been far from enjoyable for Israel. Since the first day of October there has been a spate of attacks on Jews all around the country, including 18 stabbing incidents....

Apr 16, 2015, 1:07 AM

Six Million Souls

Tonight at Yeshivah, immediately following the Maariv (evening) prayers was a special Tekkes (ceremony) for Yom Hashoa- Holocaust Day. The Tekkes was filled with moving words and personal experiences from presenters, coupled by heartfelt supplications in honour of the...

Feb 25, 2015, 1:13 PM

The Ghost of Terror

After being in Israel for exactly a month to the very day, I was awoken to a stark reality. For the Jewish-Australian teenagers like me who have just finished high school, including an intense final year of studying, a “gap-year”...

About Me

Samuel Brygel is a student in Melbourne, Australia. He is studying Arts and Law at Monash University. He is employed at Yesodei HaTorah College as a teaching assistant.