Divrei Torah Archive
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D’var Torah – Shavuot
Why is it important to enjoy the meal at a wedding? The Gemara in Berachot 6b tells us, “כׇּל הַנֶּהֱנֶה מִסְּעוּדַת חָתָן…זוֹכֶה לַתּוֹרָה” – “whoever enjoys the meal at a Read more... -
D’var Torah: Bamidbar
Will people be proud to be connected to you? This Shabbat, we commence the reading of the book of Bamidbar. Right at the beginning of the book the Torah Read more... -
D’var Torah: Behar Bechukotai
Transcript: Do you know a four lettered Hebrew word comprised of the same four letters? The answer is וווו spelling the word ‘U’vavo’ meaning, ‘and his hook’. I doubt there Read more... -
D’var Torah: Emor
When can the performance of a great mitzva bring our people into disrepute? The Torah, in Parshat Emor, gives us the mitzvah: ‘vlo techalelu et sheim kodshei – you Read more... -
D’var Torah: Acharei Mot-Kedoshim
You can live forever. This is the conclusion of Targum Unkalus, the Aramaic translation of the Torah. In its comment on an important verse in this week’s Parshah of Achrei Read more... -
D’var Torah: Tazria Metzora
Where in the Torah do you find an example of purposeful isolation? Where in the Torah do you find an example of purposeful isolation? It is in Parshat Tazriah which Read more... -
D’var Torah: Vayikra
Why do we add salt to our bread at the commencement of our meals? In Parshat Vayikra the Torah tells us ‘al kol korbancha takriv melach’ – ‘you must offer Read more... -
D’var Torah: Vayakhel Pikudei
Should chefs share recipes? You know, it’s very interesting. There are many chefs and cooks who are delighted to give you a recipe that impresses you. But – if Read more... -
D’var Torah: Ki Tisa
What does Hashem’s back look like? This must sound like an extraordinary question but in Parshat Ki Tisa we find Moshe having an encounter with the Almighty. Moshe asks to Read more... -
D’var Torah: Tetzaveh & Purim
Why is the name of Hashem spelt Yud Yud in our siddurim? The Sefer Nachalat Chamisha suggests that the origin is in Parashat Tetzaveh. There we find Hashem telling us Read more...
