September 20, 2018
Divrei Torah
September 13, 2018
Parshas Vayelech: Appreciating the Eternal Song of Torah
In this week’s parsha, Parshas Vayelech, the pasukim (verses) say וְעַתָּה, כִּתְבוּ לָכֶם אֶת-הַשִּׁירָה הַזֹּאת, וְלַמְּדָהּ אֶת-בְּנֵי-יִשְׂרָאֵל,
September 6, 2018
Parshas Nitzavim – Who is Israel?
In this week’s parsha, Parshas Nitzavim, Moshe Rabbeinu leaves us with the final messages of this year. As we are about to enter into 5779, with Rosh Hashana upon us, we take Moshe’s words with us. The pasuk (vers
August 30, 2018
Ki Savo: The Torah Way to Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness
In this week’s parsha, Parshas Ki Savo, we read of the brachos (blessings) that will come if we follow the path of Torah. The pasukim (verses) say: And it will be, if you listen to the voice of Hashem, your G-d, to kee
August 23, 2018
Ki Seitzei – Deaf to Our Very Own Selves
In this week’s parsha, Parshas Ki Seitzei, we are told of the Ben Sorer U’Moreh - the wayward and rebellious son. This is the boy who does not listen to the voice of his father and to the voice of his mother, and the
August 16, 2018
Shoftim/Elul – Preparing for Battle with the Teruah Blast
This week’s parsha, Parshas Shoftim, is generally the first parsha read in the month of Elul. In the parsha, we read: כִּי-תֵצֵא לַמִּלְחָמָה עַל-אֹיְבֶךָ, וְרָאִיתָ סוּס ו
August 12, 2018
Link to New Elul Shiur
Dear Friends, Shavua and Chodesh Tov. For your interest, here is the link to my shiur of this morning, given at the YI Woodmere - Ani Le’Dodi v’Dodi Li: Empathy and Sensitivity Toward My Fellow Jew. https://www.yuto
August 9, 2018
Parshas Re’eh – The Benefits of Giving
In this week’s parsha, Parshas Re’eh, we are commanded regarding the mitzvah of giving tzedaka (charity). כִּי-יִהְיֶה בְךָ אֶבְיוֹן מֵאַחַד אַחֶיךָ, בְּאַחַד שְׁעָ
August 2, 2018
Parshas Eikev: With Blessing and Thanks
In this week’s parsha, Parshas Eikev, we are commanded regarding a mitzvah which is an integral part of our daily routine. In regard to blessing Hashem after meals, the pasuk says: וְאָכַלְתָּ֖ וְשָׂב
July 26, 2018