TEACH613, founded in 2008 by Rabbi Mordechai Rhine, is an umbrella organization for a variety of Torah endeavors including T.E.A.C.H. (Torah Education at Cherry Hill), teach613.org, The Jewish Children's Library, and a "Lunch and Learn" program in Center City-Philadelphia.
TEACH613 also offers Home-study groups, one on one Torah study, and a highly innovative coaching and self study program. These, in conjunction with a continually expanding virtual online Beis Medrash and a weekly inspirational Parsha e-mail message, empower people to reach greater heights in Torah study and observance.

About Rabbi Rhine
Rabbi Mordechai Rhine, originally of Monsey NY, holds Semicha/ Rabbinic Ordination from Rabbi Berel Wein, noted scholar, historian, author, and lecturer.  Rabbi Rhine studied in Beth Medrash Gevoha in Lakewood for over a decade, and received a specialized Semicha in Matrimonial Law from Rabbi Shmuel Meir Katz, a noted Posek for the Yeshiva. Rabbi Rhine also holds a Masters Degree in Talmudic and Rabbinic Studies.

THE MAGIC OF SHABBOS

The Personal Treasure
of the Jewish People

By Rabbi Mordechai Rhine

Those who taste it
have tasted life.
Those who love its words
have chosen greatness.
(from the Shabbos prayers)

Barry is a traveling salesman and a devoutly religious Jew. He is always careful to get to his Shabbos destination with plenty of time to spare. He expected to reach his cousins in Dallas, Texas by two o'clock Friday afternoon. But unforeseen difficulties were headed his way.