Archive: August 2023
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Ki Tavo: How do some people justify antisemitism?
Transcript How do some people justify antisemitism? In Parshat Ki Tavo, we are told how in ancient times farmers would come to the Temple. They would bring their bikkurim, their Read more... -
Elul: We can have hope in the future!
Transcript Confidence and trepidation are an integral part of the rollercoaster of our lives. This is so well presented in Psalm 27, LeDavid Hashem Ori, which we recite at this Read more... -
Shoftim: The most popular D’var Torah this Shabbat
Transcript Which verse of the Torah will most Divrei Torah on this shabbat be delivered about? My guess is this: “Tzedek, tzedek tirdof,” – “Justice, justice you shall pursue,” which Read more... -
Re’eh: Three ways to assess character
Transcript What are the three ways in which one can assess a person’s character? The Gemara in Masechet Eruvin 65b tells us the answer is, “Kisoh, kosoh and ka’asoh.” ‘Kisoh’ Read more... -
Eikev: Why did the rebbe ask for a cigar?
Transcript Why did the rebbe ask for a cigar? In Parshat Eikev, we are told how Hashem is continuously concerned about the land of Israel (Devarim 11:12): “mereishit hashanah ad Read more...
