Archive: October 2024
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Words produce light – D’var Torah for Parshat Noach
Words produce light. This powerful message emerges at the commencement of Parshat Noach. Hashem commanded Noach to construct an ark, instructing him, “tzohar ta’aseh latevah” —”make a window for the Read more... -
Marking the Yahrzeit of October 7
Marking the Yahrzeit of October 7 As Jewish communities prepare to mark the first Yahrzeit, on Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah, of the victims of the October 7th terror attacks in Israel, Read more... -
Thought for the Day: Honouring Lily Ebert
“…In the face of unimaginable adversity, Lily Ebert embodied the spirit of survival and remembrance.” Good morning. To meet Lily Ebert, who sadly passed away this week, was Read more... -
Thought for the Day: Rosh Hashanah
“…Jewish tradition teaches that we are defined by what we give.” Good morning, The Jewish New Year. Rosh Hashanah, which commences this evening. Feels very different this year, Read more... -
The Chief Rabbi’s essay: What is Zionism?
What is Zionism? Why the State of Israel is central to Jewish identity. By Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis It is said that Chaim Weizmann, who would later become the first Read more... -
Marking October 7 during a season of anniversaries
This is a season of anniversaries. Rosh Hashanah is an anniversary — it marks the very first day on which human beings were brought into the world. Hashem started His Read more... -
The Chief Rabbi’s Prayer For Israel
OUR FATHER IN HEAVEN, ROCK AND REDEEMER OF ISRAEL. We come before You in prayer and supplication, stunned and heartbroken by the merciless atrocities carried out against our beloved State Read more... -
When Rosh Hashanah Cannot Be. D’var Torah for Rosh Hashanah
When Rosh Hashanah Cannot Be. Rosh Hashanah can only begin on four specific days of the week. It will never start on a Sunday, Wednesday, or Friday. Our Rabbis have Read more...
