Divrei Torah Archive
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D’var Torah: Parashat Chayei Sarah
In this week’s D’var Torah for Chayei Sarah, the Chief Rabbi asks what character trait we can learn from the Kinneret. Rivka and Ephron were opposites. In Parashat Chayei Sarah Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Vayeira
In this week’s D’var Torah for Vayeira, the Chief Rabbi asks how it can be that the first prayer recorded in Torah was one that failed. The second letter of Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Lech Lecha
In this week’s D’var Torah for Lech Lecha, the Chief Rabbi asks why Avraham Avinu, of all people needed reassurance from Hashem. Why was Avram afraid? In Parashat Lech Lecha Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Noach
In this week’s D’var Torah for Noach, the Chief Rabbi explains why we should aspire to live a life like Moshe rather than like Noach. What would your first action Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Bereishit
In this week’s D’var Torah for Bereishit, the Chief Rabbi explains why real paradise is to be found just east of the Garden of Eden. When were the good old Read more... -
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...