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D’var Torah: Parashat Bereishit
In this week’s D’var Torah the Chief Rabbi learns from Parashat Bereishit that truth will always prevail. In the biblical account of creation Hashem declares: “Na’aseh Adam b’Tzalmenu k’Dmutenu Read more... -
Thought for the Day: Sukkot and the strength of community
The Chief Rabbi looks to the festival of Sukkot, celebrated by Jews worldwide this week, for inspiration to deal with the scourge of loneliness and social isolation. Listen to the Read more... -
Thought for the Day: ‘Existing only to receive is not an existence at all’
On the Eve of Yom Kippur, the Chief Rabbi reflects on the importance of a meaningful existence, and how this links to the holiest day on the Jewish calendar. Listen Read more... -
D’var Torah: Yom Kippur 5778
The Chief Rabbi’s D’var Torah for Yom Kippur 5778 Yom Kippur is an anniversary; it’s the day on which Moshe came down from Mount Sinai on the second occasion. You’ll Read more... -
Thought for the Day: ‘If I’m Only for Myself, What am I?’
On the eve of Rosh Hashana, the Chief Rabbi discusses a key tension between individual and collective responsibility that is expressed in the Rosh Hashana liturgy. Listen to the Audio Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Ha’azinu – Rosh Hashana 5778
In his D’var Torah this week, the Chief Rabbi urges: Let’s make 5778 the year of the rope. Let’s make 5778 the year of the rope. This coming Shabbat in Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Nitzavim-Vayelech (Selichot)
In his D’var Torah this week, the Chief Rabbi asks: why do Ashkenazim always start Selichot on Motzei Shabbat? The answer is connected to happiness and optimism. Why do Selicho Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Ki Tavo
In his D’var Torah this week, the Chief Rabbi highlights that there is a punishment for not being happy! There is a punishment for not being happy. It’s in this Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Ki Tetze
In his D’var Torah this week, the Chief Rabbi references the Gemarah in Bava Batra, where a teacher’s mistake once caused a national catastrophe. A teacher’s mistake once caused a Read more... -
D’var Torah: Shoftim
In his D’var Torah this week, the Chief Rabbi teaches us about the Art of Compromise. Are compromises a good thing? This week’s Parasha of Shoftim tells us ‘Tzedek Tzedek Read more...
