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A D’var Torah for Yom Kippur
As we approach Yom Kippur, I am mindful of the fact that we are currently in the era of the unpredictable. Here in the UK it commenced with the Read more... -
When Rosh Hashanah Doesn’t Fall: D’var Torah for Rosh Hashanah
Why can Rosh Hashanah never commence on a Sunday, a Wednesday, or a Friday? Our sages taught us to remember this with the saying ‘lo adu rosh’- Rosh Hashanah, that 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... -
The Taste of Pesach: D’var Torah for Isru Chag
The day after Pesach is a special date on our calendar, similar to the day after Shavuot and the day after Sukkot. There is a term that we apply for Read more... -
The Essence of Our Passover Seder: D’var Torah Ahead of Pesach
What is the essence of the Passover Seder? Within the Haggadah, we read the words of Rabban Gamliel, who teaches: “Kol shelo amar sheloshah devarim ellu bapesach, lo yatza yedei Read more... -
Family first. D’var Torah ahead of Purim
Which biblical character am I referring to? He was catapulted overnight from relative anonymity to become second only to the king. In fact, there are two correct answers to this 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... -
Marking October 7 during a season of anniversaries
This is a season of anniversaries. Rosh Hashanah is an anniversary — it marks the very first day on which human beings were brought into the world. Hashem started His Read more... -
When Rosh Hashanah Cannot Be. D’var Torah for Rosh Hashanah
When Rosh Hashanah Cannot Be. Rosh Hashanah can only begin on four specific days of the week. It will never start on a Sunday, Wednesday, or Friday. Our Rabbis have Read more... -
Our tradition demands hope. D’var Torah ahead of midnight Selichot
Our tradition demands hope. Our mood on Saturday night is influenced by the Shabbat that precedes it. This is certainly the case when it comes to the Saturday night Read more...
