Archive: May 2019
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D’var Torah: Parashat Bechukotai
The Jewish people have never given up hope… There is always room for hope. This powerful message is presented to us in a wonderful Haftorah for Parashat Bechukotai from the Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Behar
We are defined by our capacity to give… Those who acquire slaves, acquire masters for themselves. That is how the Talmud explains the concept of the ‘eved ivri’, the Hebrew Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Emor
Our conduct at home has the greatest impact on our children… Why does the Torah repeat something which is so obvious? At the commencement of Parashat Emor Moshe was instructed Read more... -
What is a Rebbetzen? And why were a group of 40 of us in Spain?
A Rebbetzen is a bit of an exotic animal; part supportive wife, part helpmate, full time party planner, chauffeur, psychologist, social worker, domestic engineer, chef, cheerleader, community liaison, religious guide Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Kedoshim
Is ‘holiness’ for you? Parashat Kedoshim holds the record. It’s a record that relates to words. As is well known, the title of a Parasha comes from the first key Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Acharei Mot
The Chief Rabbi questions whether there are any mitzvot which are intended to make life difficult for us. Are any of the Mitzvot of the Torah given to us to Read more...
