Archive: January 2025
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Am Yisrael Chai. D’var Torah for Parshat Bo
Valerie and I have just returned from Poland, where we had the privilege of accompanying His Majesty King Charles on a visit to Auschwitz for the commemoration of the 80th Read more... -
Never Again: D’var Torah for Parshat Va’era
This coming week, we will commemorate the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. In anticipation of that moment, the Torah, at the beginning of Parshat Va’era, gives an important Read more... -
The Personal Touch: D’var Torah for Parshat Shemot
It’s one of the best-known verses, but one of the least understood. I’m referring to a verse at the commencement of the book of Shemot, where the Torah tells us: Read more... -
Fasting on a Friday? D’var Torah ahead of Asarah B’Tevet
We will enter the coming Shabbat on empty stomachs. It’s interesting to note that we generally don’t have fast days on Fridays. The reason for this is that we want Read more... -
How to Make Your Voice Heard: D’var Torah for Parshat Vayigash
How can one enable one’s words to be heard far and wide and well into the future? The answer is given to us in Parshat Vayigash. The time comes for Read more...
