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A person or a people? D’var Torah for Re’eh
Parshat Re’eh commences “re’eh anochi noten lifnechem hayom bracha uklala” – “you (in the singular), must see that I’m placing before ‘you’ (in the plural), on this day, a blessing Read more... -
A Rabbi or a Singer? D’var Torah for Eikev
Who has an easier time, a singer or a Rabbi? I’ve noticed that when singers perform, the audience wants to hear the melodies and the songs that they’re familiar with. Read more... -
The Jewish Dual Responsibility: D’var Torah for Va’etchanan
Why all the repetition? Time and again the Torah presents to us the same commandments and if not for this repetition, the Torah would be far shorter. A fine example Read more... -
Picking Up the Pieces: D’var Torah for Tisha B’av
In the midst of our sorrow there is every reason to be hopeful. This is one of the key messages of the fast of Tisha B’av which will take place Read more... -
A Message of Hope During Challenging Times: D’var Torah for Parshat Pinchas
The saddest period of our calendar is charged with much hope and promise for the Jewish people. This coming Shabbat we will be reading the first chapter of Jeremiah. That’s Read more... -
Stopping violent extremism begins with educating our young
When hatred presents itself as virtue, it becomes seductive. It offers the thrill of righteous outrage against the establishment, which can pass unchecked by the conscience of an otherwise decent person. And so, we saw thousands swept up by hateful zeal, chanting for the death of strangers. Read more... -
Should We Pray Quickly or Slowly? D’var Torah for Parshat Beha’alotecha
This is such a pertinent question, I guess within every single synagogue throughout the world. And we have an insight into the answer from the Gemara in Masechet Brachot, (Daf Read more... -
The Key to Giving a Good Blessing: D’var Torah for Parshat Nasso
Our understanding of one tiny word will provide us with the key to giving a good blessing. In Parashat Nasso, Hashem presents us with the words of the priestly blessing, Read more... -
The Symbolism of the Desert: D’var Torah for Parshat Bamidbar
Why are deserts so important within Jewish tradition? So important, in fact, that the Torah was given to us in a desert — something we remember every year on the Read more... -
Make those moments last. D’var Torah for Parshat Behar
If we experience an uplifting, inspirational moment, we should take that experience with us through to the rest of our lives. We learn this important lesson from the portion of Read more...
