Divrei Torah Archive
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D’var Torah: Bo
Our children can change our lives. This is one of the key lessons in Parshat Bo. The Torah instructs us throughout all generations to educate our children about all that Read more... -
Dvar Torah: Va’eira
What’s the connection between the Waldorf Astoria and the 10 plagues? In the 1890s there were two hotels right alongside each other in Manhattan. The Waldorf and the Astoria. The Read more... -
Dvar Torah: Shemot
What makes a good leader great? In Parashat Shemot, we are told that Moshe was tending the flocks of Jethro, his father-in-law. When he was standing at the foot of Read more... -
Dvar Torah: Vayechi
You can live forever! Jacob never died. This extraordinary statement is recorded in the Gemara, (Mashechet Ta’anit). There we are told how Rav Nachman and Rabbi Yitzchak were exchanging words Read more... -
Dvar Torah: Vayigash
You don’t have to shout! What is the best way to get your message across? In Parshat Vayigash, there is an intriguing absence of a letter. Yosef dramatically reveals his Read more... -
Dvar Torah: Shabbat Chanukah
I’ve got a riddle for you: Which date in the Hebrew calendar is sometimes a festival and sometimes an ordinary day? Yes! There is one date on which sometimes we Read more... -
Dvar Torah: Vayeishev
What is Murphy’s Law and how should we respond to it? Where can you find Murphy’s Law in the Torah? The answer is most definitely in Parshat Vayeishev. Murphy’s Law Read more... -
Dvar Torah: Vayishlach
How to handle challenge What did Ya’acov do on the day that could have been the penultimate day of his life? The twin brothers, Ya’acov and Eisav had been separated Read more... -
Dvar Torah: Vayeitsei
Being Jewish means being grateful! What does the term Jew literally mean? The answer comes in Parashat Vayeitsei. The Torah describes the 22 year sojourn of Yaacov and his family Read more... -
Dvar Torah: Toldot
Did you know that on their wedding day, a bride and groom are forgiven for all their sins? On their wedding day, a bride and groom are forgiven for all Read more...
