Shemot archive
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Mishpatim: Coming back to Shul – for what reason?
The Chief Rabbi’s D’var Torah for Parshat Mishpatim. Transcript: Should we come to see or to be seen? In Parshat Mishpatim the Torah presents us with the mitzvah of the Read more... -
Yitro: What is the antidote to jealousy?
The Chief Rabbi’s D’var Torah for Parshat Yitro Transcript What is the antidote to jealousy? In Parshat Yitro the Torah tells us how Moshe’s father in law Yitro arrived at Read more... -
Beshalach: Why should our children and grandchildren carry out mitzvot?
The Chief Rabbi’s D’var Torah for Parshat Beshalach Transcript How important is tradition? In Parshat Beshalach, the Torah presents to us details of the miraculous parting of the waters of Read more... -
Bo: Seeing the best in everything
The Chief Rabbi’s weekly insight for Parshat Bo. Transcript Where in the Torah do we find a lesson about nitpicking? It’s in Parshat Bo. The Torah tells us how, immediately Read more... -
Va’eira: Covid-19 must prompt us to treasure older people
The Chief Rabbis’ weekly insight for Parshat Va’eira Transcript: From the Coronavirus we learn that we should never forsake our senior citizens. Ever since the commencement of the pandemic, the Read more... -
Shemot: What does our name mean to others?
The Chief Rabbi’s weekly insight for Parshat Shemot. Transcript: Are names boring? Picture the scene. You’re at a simcha, a happy event, and the host stands up, as hosts do, Read more... -
D’var Torah: Vayakhel Pikudei
Should chefs share recipes? You know, it’s very interesting. There are many chefs and cooks who are delighted to give you a recipe that impresses you. But – if Read more... -
D’var Torah: Ki Tisa
What does Hashem’s back look like? This must sound like an extraordinary question but in Parshat Ki Tisa we find Moshe having an encounter with the Almighty. Moshe asks to Read more... -
D’var Torah: Tetzaveh & Purim
Why is the name of Hashem spelt Yud Yud in our siddurim? The Sefer Nachalat Chamisha suggests that the origin is in Parashat Tetzaveh. There we find Hashem telling us Read more... -
D’var Torah: Terumah
Our kindness is directly linked to the sanctity of Hashem! What is the connection between our generosity and the name of Hashem? Parshat Terumah commences with the mitzvah of ‘V’yikchu Read more...
