November 21, 2018
Divrei Torah
November 15, 2018
Parshas Vayeitzei – Even Here G-d Can Be Found
This week’s parsha, Parshas Vayeitzei, opens as Yaakov Avinu is on the run, fleeing the wrath of his brother, Eisav, who wants to kill him over the contested brachos (blessings) (Bereishis 27). Alone, he leaves Be’er
November 8, 2018
Parshas Toldos – Who Is the Man of the Field?
In this week’s parsha, Parshas Toldos, twin sons - Yaakov and Eisav - are born to Yitzchak and Rivka, after many years of childlessness. Eisav, reddish and hairy, is born first, while Yaakov is born second, holding on
November 1, 2018
Chayei Sara: The End of An Era, the Beginning of Another
In the beginning of this week’s parsha, Parshas Chayei Sara, Sarah Imainu dies at the age of 127 years old, וַתָּ֣מָת שָׂרָ֗ה בְּקִרְיַ֥ת אַרְבַּ֛ע הִ֥וא חֶבְר֖וֹן בְּ
October 25, 2018
Parshas Vayeira: Laughter and Salvation
In this week’s parsha, Parshas Vayeira, Avraham and Sarah’s long awaited son, Yitzchak, is born. At the age of 100 and 90, Avraham and Sarah, respectively, become parents together. וַה’ פָּקַד אֶת-ש
October 18, 2018
Lech Licha: A Timeless Journey
Parshas Lech Licha. Avraham Avinu, Sarah Imainu. Journeys, Wanderings, Trials, Tribulations, Visions, Prophecies, Battles and Peace Treaties, Bris Milah and Blessings. Lech Licha - the beginnings of the Jewish nation
October 11, 2018
Parshas Noach – The Centrality of Peace
In this week’s parsha, Parshas Noach, we learn of two different societies and generations: the Dor Ha’Mabul, generation of the deluge, and Dor Ha’flaga, generation of disunion and dispersion. The Dor Ha’Mabul we
October 4, 2018
Bereishis – New Beginnings
Baruch she’he’chiyanu v’ki’yimanu vi’hi’giyanu la’zman hazeh - blessed be He Who has kept us alive, sustained us and brought us to this time. With the conclusion of the yomim tovim, the excitement and antic
September 20, 2018
Haazinu/Succos: Temporary Dwellings
In this week’s poetic and moving song-of-Torah, Parshas Haazinu, Moshe Rabbeinu prepares to take leave of the nation he has loved and led for forty years. The people will now cross the Jordan River to fulfill their des
September 13, 2018