Shemot archive
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D’var Torah: Parashat Shemot
This week, the Chief Rabbi emphasises the need for consistent Jewish unity. Who was Moshe most afraid of? In Parashat Shemot we read how Moshe, having grown up in the Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Vayakhel-Pekudei
In this week’s D’var Torah, the Chief Rabbi asks, “How would you conclude the most dramatic story ever told?” How would you conclude the most dramatic story ever told? This Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Ki Tisa
Some of the best things in life come to us without any fanfare. This certainly was the case with the Ten Commandments. They were given twice. On the first occasion, Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Tetzaveh
In this week’s D’var Torah, the Chief Rabbi explains, “Legacy has nothing to do with your name and everything to do with your impact.” The most important name is missing Read more... -
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...