Divrei Torah Archive
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D’var Torah: Parashat Bo
In this week’s D’var Torah, the Chief Rabbi explains that as Holocaust Memorial Day approaches, Parashat Bo offers a powerful lesson from history. As we approach Holocaust Memorial Day, we Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Va’eira
In this week’s D’var Torah the Chief Rabbi asks who the true heavyweights are within our society. Who are the true heavyweights within our society? In Parashat Va’eira we are Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Shemot
In this week’s D’var Torah the Chief Rabbi explains how the Torah presents a true leader to us. What a surprise which awaited Pharaoh’s daughter. Parashat Shemot describes how she Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Vayechi
In this week’s D’var Torah the Chief Rabbi explains the beautiful meaning behind the blessing our Patriach Jacob gives to his grandchildren. Be like fish. This was the essence of Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Vayigash
In this week’s D’var Torah the Chief Rabbi asks how we can maximise the opportunity of every day. How many days old are you? This sounds like an odd thing Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Vayeishev
In this week’s D’var Torah the Chief Rabbi asks what it was that caused the waters to part. What did the sea see? In Psalm 114, which we chant during Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Vayeitzei
In this week’s D’var Torah the Chief Rabbi ponders the question: why are we compared to dust? Why are we compared to dust? In Parashat Vayetzei immediately after his dream Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Toldot
In this week’s D’var Torah the Chief Rabbi explains why Yitzchak is the embodiment of continuity and stability. ‘The son of his father and the father of his son.’ Is Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Chayei Sarah
In this week’s D’var Torah the Chief Rabbi extrapolates three lessons for successful parenting from this week’s Parasha. Three important ingredients of successful parenting are highlighted in Parashat Chayei Sarah. Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Vayeira
In this week’s D’var Torah the Chief Rabbi explains how the difference of a single letter teaches us a powerful lesson on Jewish education. How do we explain the incongruous Read more...