Divrei Torah Archive
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D’var Torah: Parashat Behar
We are defined by our capacity to give… Those who acquire slaves, acquire masters for themselves. That is how the Talmud explains the concept of the ‘eved ivri’, the Hebrew Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Emor
Our conduct at home has the greatest impact on our children… Why does the Torah repeat something which is so obvious? At the commencement of Parashat Emor Moshe was instructed Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Kedoshim
Is ‘holiness’ for you? Parashat Kedoshim holds the record. It’s a record that relates to words. As is well known, the title of a Parasha comes from the first key Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Acharei Mot
The Chief Rabbi questions whether there are any mitzvot which are intended to make life difficult for us. Are any of the Mitzvot of the Torah given to us to Read more... -
D’var Torah: Pesach
As we approach the festival of Pesach, we teach our children to never stop asking questions. How short can a Pesach Seder be? This can actually be a particularly relevant Read more... -
D’var Torah: Pesach
The Chief Rabbi explains why Yizkor is more about life than about death There is more to ‘Yizkor’ than meets the eye. On the last day of Pesach we’ll be Read more... -
D’var Torah: Shabbat HaGadol
This is the greatest day of all… This Shabbat we will experience an exception to a rule. Let me explain. On the Shabbat prior to Pesach, we have ‘Shabbat HaGadol’. Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Tazria
This week the Chief Rabbi explains that ‘kindness begins at home’… When Jewish people are born we are already looking forward to the Bar/Bat Mitzvah and the wedding. The actual Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Shemini
This week the Chief Rabbi explains the hidden depth of numbers in Jewish teaching. What is special about the number 8? The fact that this week’s parasha is called Shemini, Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Tzav
This week the Chief Rabbi explains how even the things in life that we take for granted are miracles from Hashem. Miracles are happening for you right now. Maybe you Read more...
