February 14, 2019
Divrei Torah
February 7, 2019
Parshas Terumah: The Crown of Torah
In this week’s parsha, Parshas Terumah, we are commanded regarding the construction of the Mishkan, the portable Sanctuary that would serve as the resting place for the Shechina, keviyachol. After the people left Egyp
February 3, 2019
Shiur Link to Chodesh Adar I Shiur (New)
Dear friends, For your interest, here is the link to a new Chodesh Adar I shiur, presented this morning at the YI Woodmere. https://www.yutorah.org/sidebar/lecture.cfm/917007/mrs-michal-horowitz/adar-i-and-mitzvas-zacho
January 31, 2019
Parshas Mishpatim: Remember the Sabbath Day
In this week’s parsha, Parshas Mishpatim, the grandeur of Matan Torah continues with a myriad of mitzvos, mostly bein adam l’chaveiro, given to the nation, which will form the foundation of Jewish society. Both in l
January 24, 2019
Parshas Yisro: Legacy and Continuity
In this week’s parsha, Parshas Yisro, the purpose of Yetzias Mitzrayim (the Exodus from Egypt) comes to fruition. When Hashem promised Moshe the people would be physically freed from the Egyptian bondage, He further pr
January 17, 2019
Parshas Beshalach: Amalek and the Power of Memory
In this week’s parsha, Parshas Beshalach, the Bnei Yisrael miraculously cross the Reed Sea on damp land, witness the Egyptians drowning in the sea waters behind them, sing songs of praise and thanks to G-d for the salvat
January 10, 2019
Parshas Bo – Death by Darkness
In this week’s parsha, Parshas Bo, after hundreds of years in Egypt, the Israelites leave their country of bondage, marching to a hopeful future. With the final three plagues outlined in the parsha - arbeh/locusts, ch
January 3, 2019
Parshas Va’era: The Painful Road to Freedom
In this week’s parsha, Parshas Va’era, Hashem promises that the Israelites will be freed from Egypt. Hashem commands Moshe to speak to the Children of Israel, and say to them: וְהוֹצֵאתִי אֶתְכֶם מ
December 27, 2018
Parshas Shemos: The Righteous Amongst Us
In this week’s parsha, Parshas Shemos, a new chapter in the long history of our people commences. While the book of Bereishis focused on the individual and personal lives of our founding fathers and mothers - their bar
December 20, 2018