Archive: November 2017
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D’var Torah: Parashat Vayishlach
In this week’s D’var Torah the Chief Rabbi wonders whether El Al is a suitable name for an airline. Is El Al a suitable name for an airline? The term Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Vayeitzei
In this week’s D’var Torah the Chief Rabbi ponders the question: why are we compared to dust? Why are we compared to dust? In Parashat Vayetzei immediately after his dream Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Toldot
In this week’s D’var Torah the Chief Rabbi explains why Yitzchak is the embodiment of continuity and stability. ‘The son of his father and the father of his son.’ Is Read more... -
Faith schools don’t need to be divisive, but can be a place to celebrate what we have in common
Faith schools don’t need to be divisive, but can be a place to celebrate what we have in common The Council of Christians and Jews was established in 1942, at Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Chayei Sarah
In this week’s D’var Torah the Chief Rabbi extrapolates three lessons for successful parenting from this week’s Parasha. Three important ingredients of successful parenting are highlighted in Parashat Chayei Sarah. Read more... -
Op-Ed: Faith schools don’t need to be divisive, but can be a place to celebrate what we have in common
The Council of Christians and Jews was established in 1942 at a tragic time when the Jewish world was being decimated by an ideology defined by hatred. As we struggled Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Vayeira
In this week’s D’var Torah the Chief Rabbi explains how the difference of a single letter teaches us a powerful lesson on Jewish education. How do we explain the incongruous Read more...
