Shemot archive
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D’var Torah: Parashat Terumah
In this week’s D’var Torah, the Chief Rabbi asks: What is the happiest month in the Hebrew calendar? What is the happiest month in the Hebrew calendar? Most people will Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Mishpatim
In this week’s D’var Torah, the Chief Rabbi explains how Jewish tradition teaches, “I give, therefore I am.” An entire Shabbat devoted to the mitzvah of tzedakah; that’s Shabbat Shakalim, Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Yitro
In this week’s D’var Torah, the Chief Rabbi explains how great people welcome constructive criticism. Great people welcome constructive criticism. This was certainly the case with regard to Moshe Rabbeinu. Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Beshalach
After walking through water, there was now no water. In Parashat Beshalach, we are told how immediately after the miracle of the parting of the Red Sea, the Israelites entered Read more... -
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 Vayakhel-Pekudei
In his D’var Torah this week, the Chief Rabbi teaches us that ‘through innovation, we can present the freshness and relevance of Judaism in our times’. This Shabbat, while we Read more... -
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: 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...
