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Yes, the hatred on display at Glastonbury was Antisemitism
When hatred presents itself as virtue, it becomes seductive. It offers the thrill of righteous outrage against the establishment, which can pass unchecked by the conscience of an otherwise decent person. And so, we saw thousands swept up by hateful zeal, chanting for the death of strangers. Read more... -
Should We Pray Quickly or Slowly? D’var Torah for Parshat Beha’alotecha
This is such a pertinent question, I guess within every single synagogue throughout the world. And we have an insight into the answer from the Gemara in Masechet Brachot, (Daf Read more... -
The Key to Giving a Good Blessing: D’var Torah for Parshat Nasso
Our understanding of one tiny word will provide us with the key to giving a good blessing. In Parashat Nasso, Hashem presents us with the words of the priestly blessing, Read more... -
The Symbolism of the Desert: D’var Torah for Parshat Bamidbar
Why are deserts so important within Jewish tradition? So important, in fact, that the Torah was given to us in a desert — something we remember every year on the Read more... -
Make those moments last. D’var Torah for Parshat Behar
If we experience an uplifting, inspirational moment, we should take that experience with us through to the rest of our lives. We learn this important lesson from the portion of Read more... -
Counting with Purpose: D’var Torah for Parshat Emor
The way that we count the Omer is a template for all of Jewish life. In Parshat Emor, we’re given the mitzvah to count the days between the beginning of Read more... -
Living After Life. D’var Torah for Parshat Acharei Mot
Where does the Torah tell us that there is an afterlife? There are actually quite a number of references to this, and one of them is in Parshat Acharei Mot. Read more... -
Disagreement does not divide us – but misjudgment might
Broadcasting criticism of Israel in the wrong context risks distorting the truth and weakening communal bonds. By Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis Self-reflection and self-criticism are embedded in our Jewish identity. Read more... -
The deeper meaning of numbers in Jewish tradition. D’var Torah for Parshat Shemini
There is only one parsha that has a title containing a number, and that is Parshat Shemini—Shemini meaning “the eighth.” This presents us with an opportunity to study Read more...
