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D’var Torah: Parashat Va’etchanan
In his D’var Torah this week, the Chief Rabbi asks the question: The Ten Commandments or The Five Pairs? The Chief Rabbi reveals a different way for us to think Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Devarim
In his D’var Torah this week, the Chief Rabbi discusses a most surprising halacha for Tisha B’Av! It is forbidden to study Torah. This is one of the surprising Halachot Read more... -
Chief Rabbi: ‘We must stand together’
The Chief Rabbi issues an urgent call for unity in the Jewish community. During the past two or so months I have been appalled by some of the conduct we Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Matot-Massei
When one person’s piety caused a national disaster – a lesson for the Three Weeks. In his D’var Torah this week, the Chief Rabbi reflects on Rabbi Zecharia ben Avkulas Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Pinchas
In his D’var Torah this week, the Chief Rabbi discusses the connection between almonds and the Three Weeks. Why are almonds significant for us? This Shabbat, the first Shabbat of Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Balak
In his D’var Torah this week, the Chief Rabbi discusses what our sages proposed as the fourth paragraph of the Shema. There were nearly four paragraphs of the Shema. The Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Chukat
In his D’var Torah this week, the Chief Rabbi asks the question: Why was Aharon punished for Moshe’s actions? It’s one of the best known stories of the Torah, but Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Korach
In his D’var Torah this week, the Chief Rabbi answers the question: What made Korach do something so crazy? What made Korach do something so crazy? Even the most egotistically Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Shelach Lecha
In his D’var Torah this week, the Chief Rabbi asks: What blessing can one give to someone who is blessed with everything? People are like trees. This is a message Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Beha’alotecha
In his D’var Torah this week, the Chief Rabbi asks us the question: Is it better to pray quickly or slowly? How long should a prayer take? The Gemarah in Read more...
