Divrei Torah Archive
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D’var Torah: Parashat Ki Tisa
In his D’var Torah this week, the Chief Rabbi asks: Why were the Israelites forgiven for the sin of the Golden Calf and not for sending the 12 spies into Read more... -
D’var Torah: Purim
In his D’var Torah this week, the Chief Rabbi explains why Purim can be regarded as the holiest day of the year. On Purim, which we are just about to Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Terumah
In his D’var Torah this week, the Chief Rabbi teaches us that when we master the art of giving, we receive in return. At the commencement of Parashat Terumah, a Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Mishpatim
In his D’var Torah this week, the Chief Rabbi teaches us that we shouldn’t just be concerned with our immediate surroundings – it is our duty to be mindful of Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Yitro
A lesson from Moses to every parent: The Chief Rabbi presents his insights into Parashat Yitro. Following his experience at the burning bush, Moshe went down to Egypt and led Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Beshalach & Tu Bishvat
Tu Bishvat reminds us that the Torah is both timeless and timely. This Shabbat, in addition to reading Parashat Beshalach, we will be celebrating Tu Bishvat, our New Year for Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Bo
Spoiler alert: Let us not become the ‘dog which barks’ In Parashat Bo, after many years of persecution and slavery, Bnei Yisrael were ready to leave Egypt. And then Hashem Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Va’eira
Importance is just a figment of our imagination. In Parashat Va’eira, on the eve of the redemption of our people, we have a long list of genealogical information presented to Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Shemot
We all have the potential to be great. In Parashat Shemot, we have one of the most significant birth announcements ever: Vayeilech Ish Mibeit Levi Vayikach Et Bat Levi Vatahar Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Vayechi
‘While all deaths are sad, not all are tragic’ One of our rules in our leining, our Torah reading, is that we don’t conclude an Aliyah on a sad Read more...