Divrei Torah Archive
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D’var Torah: Shmini Atzeret & Simchat Torah
The Chief Rabbi’s D’var Torah for Shmini Atzeret and Simchat Torah. The day on which rain falls is as great as the day on which the Torah was given. This Read more... -
D’var Torah: Sukkot
In his message for Sukkot, the Chief Rabbi explains how integral the community is for people’s success. A ‘nebach’ becomes the greatest of them all. That is what happens during Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Vayelech
In this week’s D’var Torah for Vayelech, the Chief Rabbi describes the key features of great leadership. What are the ingredients of great leadership? This is what Moshe had on Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Nitzavim
In this week’s D’var Torah for Nitzavim, the Chief Rabbi explains that we should view everybody favourably. How important are titles? Parashat Nitzavim commences with the words “Atem Nitzavim Hayom Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Ki Tavo
In this week’s D’var Torah for Ki Tavo, the Chief Rabbi explains that we need to be sensitive enough to spot when vulnerable people need our help. What is the Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Ki Teitzei
In this week’s D’var Torah for Ki Teitzei, the Chief Rabbi explains the importance of parents speaking with one voice. “Such a person has never existed and will never exist.” Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Shoftim
In this week’s D’var Torah for Shoftim, the Chief Rabbi explains the importance of sharing good and positive news. Signposts were erected to save lives. We learn this from Parashat Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Re’eh
In this week’s D’var Torah for Re’eh, the Chief Rabbi explains that we must reach out with a hand of friendship to everybody, even those beyond our social circles. We Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Eikev
In this week’s D’var Torah for Eikev, the Chief Rabbi explains why we read the paragraphs of the Shema in the order that we do. The order is all wrong! Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Va’etchanan
In this week’s D’var Torah for Va’etchanan, the Chief Rabbi explains the enormous significance of repetition found in the Torah. Why is there so much repetition in the Torah? Time Read more...
