Shemot archive
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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... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Terumah
This week the Chief Rabbi explains the purpose of our shuls. What is the purpose of our shuls? At the beginning of Parashat Terumah we are given a list of Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Mishpatim
This week the Chief Rabbi asks what it is that makes a person religious. How can you tell if a person is truly religious? A number of our Parshiot commence Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Yitro
This week, the Chief Rabbi asks whether we are really ‘listening’. Is it possible for anyone to see sound? There are three different terms used in the Torah for ‘listening’. Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Beshalach
This week, the Chief Rabbi explains the proper way to say thank you to Hashem. What is the best way to thank Hashem for enabling us to survive? In Parashat Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Bo
This week, the Chief Rabbi explains why simply being ‘Orthodox’ is not enough. Why do I place a box on my head and a box on my arm? In Parashat Read more...