Archive: September 2019
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Thought for the Day: Rosh Hashana 2019
Ahead of Rosh Hashanah, the Chief Rabbi spoke of the importance of behaving like mensch in these troubled times. “Toxic” – that was how Speaker John Bercow, yesterday described the Read more... -
Dvar Torah: Parshat Nitzavim & Rosh Hashana
You are what you do. This powerful message emerges for us from the beginning of Parshat Nitzavim which is always read close to Rosh Hashana. Hashem declares ‘Atem Nitzavim hayom Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Ki Tavo
Invite everyone to the simcha… Here are two ways to create happiness! Parashat Ki Tavo commences with the mitzvah of ‘bikkurim’ the bringing of the first fruits in Temple times. Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Ki Teitzei
Coincidences are much more than just coincidences… What is the significance of coincidences? In parashat Ki Teitzei we are given a fascinating mitzvah, which I doubt you have ever – Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Shoftim
Where is there a mitzvah to wash your hands of something? It appears at the end of parashat Shoftim, and it’s a disturbing scenario: A corpse is out in the Read more...