Shemot archive
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D’var Torah: Mishpatim
The Torah on honesty in financial matters. A social worker in Jerusalem told me about a teenage boy who was caught stealing milk at a store. He was hauled before Read more... -
D’var Torah: Yitro
Don’t just complain! Don’t just complain about everything that’s wrong. We learn this in Parshat Yitro. Rashi tells us that one of Yitro’s seven names was ‘Yeter’, which means additional. Read more... -
D’var Torah: Beshalach
What is the recipe for a miracle? Parashat Beshalach tells us about the parting of the waters of the Red Sea – surely one of the greatest miracles that has Read more... -
D’var Torah: Bo
Our children can change our lives. This is one of the key lessons in Parshat Bo. The Torah instructs us throughout all generations to educate our children about all that Read more... -
Dvar Torah: Va’eira
What’s the connection between the Waldorf Astoria and the 10 plagues? In the 1890s there were two hotels right alongside each other in Manhattan. The Waldorf and the Astoria. The Read more... -
Dvar Torah: Shemot
What makes a good leader great? In Parashat Shemot, we are told that Moshe was tending the flocks of Jethro, his father-in-law. When he was standing at the foot of Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Pekudei
This week the Chief Rabbi explains the last word in Judaism. What are the four meanings of the word ‘Shalom’? Shalom, of course means peace, hello and goodbye. But what’s Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Vayakhel
This week the Chief Rabbi explains to us how Shabbat has been the tool that has unified the Jewish people, even beyond our physical borders. Why is Shabbat so important Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Ki Tisa
This week the Chief Rabbi explains that during those difficult moments in life, there is one person who can always see us through. How can we find comfort when tragedy Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Tetzaveh
This week, the Chief Rabbi describes the question that Hashem asks every single one of us: Where are you? Who is Hashem really speaking to? At the beginning of Tetzaveh, Read more...
